Considering China's recent health reform policymaking process and on the of your own research of the events surrounding this round of healthcare reform. answer the following questions:
1. why did China embark on healthcare reform?
2. what are the similarities and differences in health policymaking between China and the United States?
3. How would you assess the current state of healthcare reform in China?
DISCUSSION
1. What are the functions of WHO?
2. How are health policies made at WHO?
3. Cite examples of WHO-sponsored health programs.
4. Answer the following questions for each country profiled in this chapter:
a. How are health policies made in the country?
b. What is the primary legislation related to healthcare policy in the country, and what are its main features?
c. What are the top health issues in the country?
5. Using examples from Canada, Sweden, and China, identify stakeholders and describe their interests in and influence on health policymaking.