Homework: Comparative Health Systems paper
In this homework, you will demonstrate MPH Competency: Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings
You will be comparing the United States to another country of your choosing in terms of the adequacy of the health care, public health and regulatory system response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Do not pick a country for which there is no national data.
Task:
Compare and contrast how the
a. health care,
b. public health and
c. regulatory systems
of the United States and another country responded to the pandemic. Address each system separately.
Start each section with a concise discussion of the health care, public health and regulatory systems as they are supposed to work in ‘normal' times.
Next describe at least 2 changes the country made for each of the 3 systems in response to the pandemic
Then proceed to compare and contrast how each of these systems responded to the pandemic in the two countries using the data you found. Which country did a better job and why?
Back up this section with country wide data rather than any particular state/city/province or other jurisdiction. Provide references that back up your findings.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.