Reviewing such circumstances and statistics, it is clear that in order to save the healthcare system from complete failure in the future; we must be able to change the strategies and move from passive line of action to a more active one. By focusing on the value of healthcare provision, developing better consumers, and creating and promoting better options and alternatives within the healthcare system, one can start creating changes. (Adams et al, 2006) There is no clear way of stating that any one of the systems of healthcare can be deemed as the better of the two.
Both Canadian and the American systems of healthcare are in the lower order in the international ranking of the world. This means that many aspects of their problems can be correlated among the two countries healthcare systems. These systems may look at each other for comparison and learn to jointly overcome their hurdles. But what is better for both Canada and America is to look at the countries that are enjoying better healthcare systems with more patient satisfaction. Australia, Switzerland, Japan, Germany and other such countries show much positive advancement in the healthcare sectors.
Looking into these countries and drawing inspiration and guidance can help pull Canada and America in the better healthcare systems of the world. American and Canada need to introduce the various societal elements in to their healthcare systems for success, case example being the state of Kerala. Previously both countries have tried to eradicate their healthcare problems by financing and funding more, instead of studying what is actually the problem in the system. Without addressing these needs, no amount of increased cash expenditure or any effort other wise is going to guarantee a successful healthcare system.
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