Discussion Post: Healthcare Financing
• Compare the U.S. healthcare system with the healthcare system of Great Britain, Japan, Germany, or Switzerland, by doing the following:
• Identify one country from the following list whose healthcare system you will compare to the U.S. healthcare system: Great Britain, Japan, Germany, or Switzerland.
• Compare access between the two healthcare systems for children, people who are unemployed, and people who are retired.
o Discuss coverage for medications in the two healthcare systems.
o Determine the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist in the two healthcare systems.
o Discuss coverage for preexisting conditions in the two healthcare systems.
• Explain two financial implications for patients with regard to the healthcare delivery differences between the two countries (i.e.; how are the patients financially impacted).
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.