Our Goal
To educate others on how freedom is impacted by a country's healthcare system. While some countries have universal coverage for their citizens, others remain in a system where having money is the only way for people to receive medical attention. We have chosen to analyze three countries' healthcare systems: Sweden, the United States, and the Netherlands. Each of their systems differ greatly from each other and we are able to see how these different systems impact their citizens' freedoms.
To educate others on how freedom is impacted by a country's healthcare system. While some countries have universal coverage for their citizens, others remain in a system where having money is the only way for people to receive medical attention. We have chosen to analyze three countries' healthcare systems: Sweden, the United States, and the Netherlands. Each of their systems differ greatly from each other and we are able to see how these different systems impact their citizens' freedoms.
Healthcare & Equal Access
"Access to comprehensive, quality health care services is important for promoting and maintaining health, preventing and managing disease, reducing unnecessary disability and premature death, and achieving health equity for all Americans. This topic area focuses on 3 components of access to care: insurance coverage, health services, and timeliness of care. When considering access to health care, it is important to also include oral health care and obtaining necessary prescription drugs." -Healthy People 2020
"Access to comprehensive, quality health care services is important for promoting and maintaining health, preventing and managing disease, reducing unnecessary disability and premature death, and achieving health equity for all Americans. This topic area focuses on 3 components of access to care: insurance coverage, health services, and timeliness of care. When considering access to health care, it is important to also include oral health care and obtaining necessary prescription drugs." -Healthy People 2020
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Public healthcare systems are ran by the government and allow for the entire country's population to get medical coverage, regardless of a person's socioeconomic status.
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Private healthcare systems are not ran by the government, so the main driver in the system is money; if a person is able to pay for medical attention or for medical insurance, they will get the help they need.
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