· Discuss why this element would benefit the S. health care system.
1. Jamaica Healthcare System
Many of the island hospitals that offers state-of-the-art medical technology are a private hospital that accepts private insurance. They offer state of the art three-dimensional ultrasound scan, x-rays, CT scans, mammograms, fluoroscopy, etc. These hospitals are in located in larger parts of Kingston, Jamaica.
One pro for Jamaica healthcare is that they have free healthcare for their citizen. But a con to their healthcare system would be the shortage of free medication. This means many people are still suffering from their injuries or sick because they do not have access to the prescribed medication by the doctor.
Both Jamaica and the U.S offer free healthcare to their citizen. Jamaica state-of-the-art medical technology is similarities the United States. In the United States, if you live in a rural area, you must travel to get medical care just like in Jamaica. One significant difference between the two countries healthcare system is there is not a shortage of prescribing medication for people who have free healthcare in the U.S. But in Jamaica, they are faced with a shortage of medicines because they do not have the same regulation as the United States for healthcare.
2. Switzerland HealthCare System
The country I choose to compare with the United States health care system is Switzerland’s health care system. Unlike the United States, Switzerland has universal health care coverage. Switzerland offers and requires their citizens to get coverage. It is offered to each citizen from birth and if you have been a resident for at least three months. Each citizen will receive care even if you can’t afford it. The cost an individual has to pay for basic coverage is CHF447(449.42 US). The quality of healthcare they receive is the best even if they have basic health care coverage. There are no unique services provided. Technology helps to reduce the cost of health care by optimizing operations. One pro of Switzerland’s health care system is that there is no yearly turnover between health insurers. Con is that health insurance is no competition anymore.
Two similarities between Switzerland and the United States health care system is that everyone is free to choose their own doctors unless the doctor doesn’t accept their particular insurance. Without adequate coverage you may be asked to pay upfront out of pocket fees to receive services at the hospital. The two differences between Switzerland and the United States health care system are that a doctor has to refer you to be seen at the hospital whereas in the U.S. you can go without a referral. Another difference is if a woman wants to get an abortion her insurance will cover if up to 12 weeks after conception.