A Comprehensive Review of Multinational Healthcare System Performances: United States, United Kingdom, China, Russia, Tanzania, Australia, and Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.2345Keywords:
Affordable Care Act, American Medical Association, Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, Healthcare System, National Confederation of Industry–Brazil, Center for Medicare and Medicaid, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, China Disease Prevention and Control, Community Health Fund, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Health Technology Assessments, Integrated Care Systems, Euvaldo Lodi Institute, Medical Services Advisory Committee, National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Institutes of Health, National Health Commission, National Committee for Health Technology Incorporation, National Health Insurance Fund, National Health System, National Health Surveillance Agency, Obligatory Medical Insurance, The Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule, Practice Guidelines, Small Business Support Service, Social Service of Industry, National Service for Industrial Training, Sistema Único de Saúde, Mais Medicos, The Universal Health Insurance Bill, Voluntary Healthcare Insurance, World Health OrganizationAbstract
Each nation’s healthcare system has its benefits and limitations. By examining the healthcare system approaches of various nations, improvements could be identified for each nation. This review examines the healthcare systems of seven countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, Tanzania, Australia, and Brazil. The analysis covers key aspects of each nation: history, life expectancy, infant mortality rates, healthcare policies, insurance coverage and costs, treatment efficacy, and overall system limitations. The United States operates on a for-profit model with high costs but technologically advanced equipment. The United Kingdom utilizes universal coverage through the National Health Service (NHS) but faces challenges with underinvestment and efficiency. Through policies, China has expanded healthcare access and efficiency, but disparities between rural and urban areas persist. Russia utilizes Obligatory Medical Insurance (OMI) to provide healthcare coverage but struggles with budget deficits and resource distribution. Tanzania’s healthcare system aims to implement universal healthcare coverage but is severely limited in resources and insurance coverage rates. Australia’s Medicare system issues comprehensive healthcare coverage but faces barriers with long waiting times and funding deficiencies. Brazil’s Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) offers universal healthcare but hampers with inefficiency and resource deficiencies. All countries mentioned struggle with healthcare delivery inefficiency, highlighting the urgency for improvements by policymakers and healthcare professionals.
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