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Many countries have better health care coverage than we do. German health care is very good and they cover all of their people. The Swiss and Swedes have excellant care, but they pay high taxes for the services they get. The English and Canadian governments have good health care. If you get hurt as tourist in many of these countries you are taken care of just like the citizens of the country. Russia doesn't have good health care and I would leave the country before I would stay in a Russian hospital. The Spanish and Italian aren't bad, but I think the French are better. All in all for the amoiunt of medical knowledge that we have it is a shame that we don't take care of our citizens.
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What effect will the current governmental initiatives that focus on expanding health care coverage have on health care costs and health care services in the US?
It will increase the cost for those with the means and responsibility to provide for their own health care, and it will compromise service for everyone.
Is dental work cheaper outside the US just like health care is?
Dental work tends to be cheaper outside the US, just like health care is. This is due to the fact that the economy is worse in other countries.
What is the difference between the US' health care system and Canada's health care system?
Here in America, we work for and buy our health care policies with minimal aid from our government if were eligible. In Canada the government pays for health care coverage for all citizens using tax revenues. Private insurance is not allowed to duplicate coverage through the universal system but can be used to cover things such as cosmetic surgery and dental.
Why can't we be like Canada where everyone has health insurance?
AnswerMost Canadians hate the government controlled health care. Just ask one. Taxes go up and the quality of the medical care goes down.AnswerMost Canadians wouldn't trade their health care coverage for anything. The United States is the only developed country that doesn't offer subsidized or socialized medicine. You'd be hard-pressed to find many people in countries outside the US willing to trade their health care protection and costs for ours.
What does Obama think about healthcare?
He believes in universal and mandatory health insurance coverage for all citizens. As for actual health care, I think he realizes that it is too expensive in the US and that costs need to be contained. However, I do not think he has any plans to do anything about health care costs.
In what ways would it help me to have medical insurance specifically for traveling outside of the US?
Many health insurance plans do not provide coverage outside of the United States; if they do, it may not be a full coverage. Also, specialty medical insurance for traveling abroad can cover situations that your medical insurance will not, such as medical evacuation.
Is private health care available in most countries?
While it is available, it in not always fair or in some cases even useful and it is very rarely affordable. In countries outside of the US, people generally have public health care available.
Why is it that some US citizens are without health care coverage?
Some U.S. citizens lack health care coverage due to a variety of factors, including high costs of insurance premiums, gaps in eligibility for government programs like Medicaid, and employment-based insurance dependence. Additionally, many individuals may not qualify for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act or may be unaware of their options. Socioeconomic disparities and systemic issues also contribute to barriers in accessing affordable health care.
What is one the major areas of social policy in the US?
health care
Which states require coverage for IUD removal?
The health care law in the US that went into effect in 2012 would guarantee coverage for all contraceptives, but there are loopholes and exclusions. Contact your local family planning office and your insurance company to find out about coverage or about reduced-cost services based on your income.
Who pays for health care in the US?
In the United States, health care is funded through a combination of public and private sources. Public programs like Medicare and Medicaid provide coverage for specific populations, such as the elderly and low-income individuals. Private insurance, often provided by employers or purchased individually, accounts for a significant portion of health care funding. Out-of-pocket payments from patients also contribute to overall health care costs.
What conditions led to the passage of HIPPA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996. It protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs in that the waiting period for the new coverage must credit the time you had with your prior coverage - "credible coverage." HIPAA provides things like guaranteed ability to transfer you're medical coverage from one employer to another, without a new preexisting clause. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs. Title II of HIPAA, the Administrative Simplification (AS) provisions, requires the establishment of national standards for electronic health care transactions and national identifiers for providers, health insurance plans, and employers. The AS provisions also address the security and privacy of health data. The standards are meant to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nation's health care system by encouraging the widespread use of electronic data interchange in the US health care system.
