Objective:
The objective of this assignment is to explore how another country’s healthcare system could serve as a model or inspiration for informing potential healthcare policy changes in the United States (U.S.). By examining international healthcare systems, students will gain insights into alternative approaches to healthcare delivery, policy, and financing.
Guidelines:
Part 1: Research
- Choose a specific country’s healthcare system to compare with the U.S. system.
- Consider countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, or any other country with a distinct healthcare system.
- Gather information about the US and the chosen international healthcare system, including its structure, funding mechanisms, access to care, and health outcomes.
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the selected systems.
Part 2: Comparative Analysis
- Please provide a brief overview of the international healthcare system, including its strengths, weakness and unique features.
- Please provide a brief overview of the U.S. healthcare system, including its strengths, weakness and unique features.
- Using a table, compare and contrast the U.S. system with the chosen international system in terms of:
- Funding and financing mechanisms for healthcare services.
- Healthcare coverage and access to essential services.
- Quality of care.
- Health outcomes.
- Administrative efficiency and costs.
- Equity and disparities in healthcare delivery.
- Patient satisfaction and public opinion.
- Based on your analysis, provide recommendations for potential improvements in the U.S. healthcare system. Draw insights from the strengths of the international system you studied.
Formatting and Submission:
Compile your research and analysis into a well-structured document. Include proper citations and references for all sources used. Your paper should follow the APA style for formatting and referencing. Use headings and subheadings to organize your content as follows:
- Cover page in the APA format.
- Name of the chosen international health care system, background information (population, per capita income etc., any common disease, etc.), and rationale for selecting this nation.
- Description of the strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. health system.
- Description of the strengths and weaknesses of the selected international system.
- Create a table to compare the U.S. system with the chosen international system in terms of:
- Structure
- Funding and financing mechanisms
- Healthcare coverage
- Access to essential services
- Quality of care
- Health outcomes
- Administrative efficiency and costs
- Equity and disparities in healthcare delivery
- Patient satisfaction and public opinion
- Recommendations and conclusion: Based on your analysis, provide recommendations for potential improvements in the U.S. healthcare policy. Draw insights from the strengths of the international system you studied.
Grading Criteria:
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Rubric Criteria |
Description |
Possible Points |
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Rationale for the chosen international system |
An international health system with a distinct health system was chosen. |
5 |
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Thorough research and understanding of the selected international healthcare system. |
All sub headers were adequately addressed |
5 |
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Thoughtful comparison and analysis of the system’s key features.
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A table was used for comparison. All sub headers were adequately addressed |
5 |
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Ability to critically assess the policy implication for the U.S.
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At least one policy option is discussed in a coherent manner |
5 |
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Formatting and citation |
APA style was used |
5 |
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Total Points |
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25 |