Comparative Analysis of Healthcare Systems:
US, Canada, UK, Norway, France, Germany,
Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, Taiwan,
China UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
United States No single system; fragmented mix of employer-
based private insurance and government
programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Employer-based private insurance Largest group in the United States healthcare
system.
Medicare Government program for the elderly in the
United States.
Medicaid Government program for low-income individuals
in the United States.
Uninsured Some people in the United States remain without
health insurance.
what kind of providers does the us Mostly private hospitals and doctors.
have
Financing in the U.S. Paid by employers, individuals (premiums),
government spending, and out-of-pocket costs.
Administrative costs in the U.S. Very high compared to other systems. (US)
, Fee-for-service payments High use of this payment model in the U.S.
healthcare system.
how is Primary care coordination in Weak coordination
the U.S.
Strengths of U.S. healthcare Innovation, advanced technology, and high-
quality specialized care.
Weaknesses of U.S. healthcare Very expensive, unequal access, and complex
system.
Canada Single-payer system at the provincial level with
government insurance covering hospital care and
physician services.
Financing in Canada Funded by federal and provincial taxes.
Private insurance in Canada Covers drugs and dental services.
Key features of Canadian Universal coverage for essential care and no cost
healthcare at point of service.
Strengths of Canadian healthcare Equity and affordability with a simple system.
Weaknesses of Canadian Long wait times and limited coverage for non-
healthcare core services.
United Kingdom (NHS) Fully public system funded through taxes with
government-owned hospitals.
Financing in the UK Primarily funded by general taxation.
Key features of UK healthcare Centralized planning and strong primary care
system.
US, Canada, UK, Norway, France, Germany,
Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, Taiwan,
China UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
United States No single system; fragmented mix of employer-
based private insurance and government
programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Employer-based private insurance Largest group in the United States healthcare
system.
Medicare Government program for the elderly in the
United States.
Medicaid Government program for low-income individuals
in the United States.
Uninsured Some people in the United States remain without
health insurance.
what kind of providers does the us Mostly private hospitals and doctors.
have
Financing in the U.S. Paid by employers, individuals (premiums),
government spending, and out-of-pocket costs.
Administrative costs in the U.S. Very high compared to other systems. (US)
, Fee-for-service payments High use of this payment model in the U.S.
healthcare system.
how is Primary care coordination in Weak coordination
the U.S.
Strengths of U.S. healthcare Innovation, advanced technology, and high-
quality specialized care.
Weaknesses of U.S. healthcare Very expensive, unequal access, and complex
system.
Canada Single-payer system at the provincial level with
government insurance covering hospital care and
physician services.
Financing in Canada Funded by federal and provincial taxes.
Private insurance in Canada Covers drugs and dental services.
Key features of Canadian Universal coverage for essential care and no cost
healthcare at point of service.
Strengths of Canadian healthcare Equity and affordability with a simple system.
Weaknesses of Canadian Long wait times and limited coverage for non-
healthcare core services.
United Kingdom (NHS) Fully public system funded through taxes with
government-owned hospitals.
Financing in the UK Primarily funded by general taxation.
Key features of UK healthcare Centralized planning and strong primary care
system.
