HE210 Exam 3 Countries With Complete
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which countries believe health care is a right
germany and finland
what is the order from best to worst life expectancy rate
japan, finland, germany, cuba
what type of insurance does germany have
it is a private insuranc and 2 types Statuatory health insurance (SHI) and Private health
insurance (PHI)
what is SHI
"public"
-88% of population uses and 110 government "sickness funds"/ plans
-all benefits equal
what is PHI
private
11 % have this for more wealthy, self-employed, civil servants
what role does the government play for German HC
**coverage is mandatory for all
government does not administer, but serves as regulatory role
,what are the core beliefs of germans
-All Germans should have a life with dignity
-Healthcare is a right
-Solidarity (community)
-Subsidiarity (proper involvement to solve issues)
-Generalized reciprocity
what is the german HC financed by
1. Wage contributions/ taxes (shared by employers and employees (15%) unless earing
over 70K then exempt)
2. Supplementary income dependent contribution (about 1%)
what does the government do for unemployed/low income families
subsidies and assistance
-amount based on income/Ability to pay
-certain income or retirees automatically covered by SHI
what are the people of germany HC charged
Copayments with SHI to see gen. practitioners (10$ per quarter)
-Copayments of 10% for prescriptions and supplies with cap
-Copayments of daily inpatient hospitals and rehab for up to 28 days
caps around 1-2% of income
how is quality esured in germany
, -Federal joint committee
-Institute for quality assurance and transparency in healthcare (benefits, costs of
services)
-Disease Management programs (coordination of care for chronic illness)
-Data to external agency for review
what is the healthcare workforce like in germany
Fairly high physician to patient ratio
-Shortage of general practitioners
-Mix of private and public hospitals highest bed per pop. Ratio
-Emphasis on rehab
-Gatekeeping not usually required
what are the 3 causes of death in germany
Ischemic heart disease
Cerebrovascular disease (stroke)
Lung Cancer
what are 3 RF for germany
Tobacco use
High blood pressure
High Fasting Plasma Glucose
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