Painful Truths the U.S. Can Learn from Global Healthcare

Painful Truths the U.S. Can Learn from Global Healthcare

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The video explores various healthcare systems worldwide, contrasting them with the complex US system. It highlights the role of insurance as a social contract and examines models from Switzerland, Singapore, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, and England. Each system's approach to balancing access and financial protection is discussed, emphasizing the need for the US to find a better solution.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main goals of healthcare insurance?

To provide insurance only to those who can afford it

To make healthcare a profitable industry and increase insurance company revenues

To ensure people do not avoid care due to cost and prevent financial ruin from unexpected illness

To provide free healthcare to everyone and eliminate all costs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Switzerland's healthcare system differ from the US?

It relies entirely on government-funded programs

It offers private insurance from birth to death, decoupled from employment

It has no insurance system in place

It provides free healthcare to all citizens

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of Singapore's healthcare model?

It has no private insurance options

It provides free outpatient care to all citizens

It uses mandatory Health Savings Accounts for routine medical expenses

It relies solely on government-funded healthcare

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country offers a public baseline with supplemental insurance options?

Canada

New Zealand

Australia

France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of England's NHS?

It charges patients at the point of care

It provides healthcare without any cost at the point of care

It relies on private insurance for basic services

It has the shortest wait times in the world

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge of the American healthcare system?

It has the lowest healthcare costs globally

It is a complex patchwork that often fails to meet its goals

It efficiently meets the goals of access and financial protection

It provides universal coverage for all citizens

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a necessary step for improving the US healthcare system?

Eliminating all forms of insurance

Fostering a conversation about the pros and cons of different systems

Ignoring international models and focusing on domestic solutions

Adopting a single-payer system without any changes