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Realities Of Health Policy In North America: Government Is The Problem, Not The Solution

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  • Brett J. Skinner

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Healthcare systems in North America are sometimes criticised as being expensive or socially irresponsible relative to comparable systems in OECD (Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development) countries or regions. These perceived health system failures are often mistakenly attributed to greater private sector involvement in the delivery of medical care or the provision of medical insurance in Canada and the USA. However, the exact nature and scope of state involvement in the healthcare sector in Canada and the USA is also often misunderstood and underestimated. This paper presents a fact‐based context for evaluating health policy in North America.

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  • Brett J. Skinner, 2008. "Realities Of Health Policy In North America: Government Is The Problem, Not The Solution," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 28(4), pages 10-15, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:28:y:2008:i:4:p:10-15
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0270.2008.00878.x
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