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C489T3.docx (1) C489 Task 3 Western Governors University After countless hours of researching Great Britain, Japan, Switzerland and Germany I decided to compare the US health system to that of J ... apans, as I am taking my children on holiday there in the upcoming year and I find it interesting to research areas prior to visiting them. The United States offers public healthcare insurance to qualified low income families. Japan, however, offers universal coverage and has a cost containment plan for healthcare by promoting healthy behaviors this decreasing hospital stay times and through coordinated care, home health care development and efficient use of prescribed medications. Both countries require citizenship to be eligible for healthcare. (International profiles, 2017) A2. Access Today in the United States all citizens are required to have insurance. Through the government there are premium subsidies for lower income and unemployed individuals who are eligible to apply for Medicare and or Medicaid depending on their age and each individual states requirements. In the US the CHIP, The Childrens Health Insurance Program, an extension of Medicaid, is offered by each state for children of low-income families. Once you turn 65 years of age do United States covers acute care by Medicare but does not cover long-term care unless it is purchased by a subsidy program this includes any pharmaceutical coverage as well. (International profiles, 2017) Japan requires all citizens and residents to en. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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