Our blog topic for the semester was to investigate Healthcare systems around the world, and how they differ amongst nations with similar political systems. To end the semester, it is important to apply the course material and what we’ve learned to the topic that we have explored throughout the semester. Through investigating Healthcare systems in Cuba, France, and other nations, focusing mainly on Universal healthcare, I have concluded that the type of regime in a country does not determine the type of healthcare system in that nation.
Healthcare systems are institutionalized and broadly based on the political sentiments of individuals in a nation. The United States, while it values freedom and equality, does not provide for universal healthcare for its citizens. In its healthcare system, the United States chose to value freedom over equality, while other nations such as Cuba value equality over freedom. Cubans argue that this provides a greater freedom for many citizens. Higher taxes are a sacrifice that citizens endure to pay less for unexpected surgeries or expensive medications. The culture of a nation does not determine its healthcare system. The rational self-interest of the governing body decides what is best for the citizens in its nation.
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