NPR, in a monthlong series highborn "Health Care for All" examined the health charge systems in five European nations, which have lower health caution costs than the U.S. and supply a higher quality of care on several measures. Summaries of the recent stories in the series appear below. Previous Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report coverage of the series is available online.
Britain
"Denied Treatment, U.K. Vet Stands Up for Liberty": The story profiles a British humankind who was denied coverage for age-related wet macular degeneration by the National Health Service and how he protested the denial and finally received coverage for the treatment (Silberner, "Day to Day," NPR, 7/25).
France
"Health Care Lessons From France": The story examines France's public-private universal health care system and how the organisation is designed to preserve residents' choices in selecting physicians and specialists, piece providing the most coverage for the sickest residents. The taradiddle notes that France's wellness care system is one of the most dear in the world, merely the U.S. spends around twice as much on health care (Shapiro, "Day to Day," NPR, 7/11).
Netherlands
"After-Hours Care Keeps Costs Down in the Netherlands": The story examines after-hour clinics in the Netherlands and how the country provides round-the-clock access to health care for residents. According to NPR, about 90% of the Dutch population has approach to such clinics (Neighmond, "Morning Edition," NPR, 7/17).
"Netherlands' Health Care Reflects National Values": The story examines how culture influences the Dutch health care system, which "reflects national values such as pragmatism and stoicism." NPR reports that Dutch culture emphasizes transaction with problems and avoiding unnecessary prescription drugs, only "some things are changing," which english hawthorn underscore "that a health care system of rules built around culture crataegus oxycantha not be a good fit for all" (Neighmond, "All Things Considered," 7/17).
Switzerland
"In Switzerland, an Easier Path for the Disabled": The story compares access to health care for children with disabilities in the U.S. and Switzerland, where they can continue to receive quality health forethought even after their parents die (Rovner, "Morning Edition," NPR, 7/31).
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