International Healthcare Models: Japan

Here is my earlier review of the Japanese healthcare system.  Additional information on medical care in Japan is below. Funding The system is largely funded through payroll taxes.  Employees pay a larger share of the payroll tax than employers.     Insurance is bought from public sector sources. There is no private sector insurance companies. Co-pays…

International Healthcare Models: Germany

Here is my previous review of the German healthcare system.  Below is the some additional information on medical care in France based on the book by William Roth. Funding and Insurance An individual joins a sickness funds to receive medical coverage.  The sickness funds cover 90% of the population and the remaining 10% uses private insurance.…

International Healthcare Models: France

Here is my previous review of the French healthcare system.  Below is the some additional information on medical care in France based on the book by William Roth. Physicians: Physicians generally work out of their own practices rather than in health centers. Physicians choose whether to work in the private sector or public sector.  They…

International Healthcare Models: Canada

Here is my previous review of the Canadian system.  Below, I will include additional information on healthcare in Canada based on the book by William Roth. Insurance Government-funded insurance covers the majority of Canadians. Private insurance was recently made legal in Canada, but private insurance is still held by a very small proportion of the…