Abstract
Understanding different models of healthcare worldwide and examining the benefits and challenges of those systems can inform potential improvements in the US. This article compares healthcare coverage in the US and Japan with respect to legislation, healthcare system models, eligibility of coverage, financial expenditures, health resources, and quality of care.
MeSH terms
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Cross-Cultural Comparison*
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Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration
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Eligibility Determination / legislation & jurisprudence
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Health Expenditures
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Health Resources
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Humans
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Insurance Coverage* / legislation & jurisprudence
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Insurance, Health* / legislation & jurisprudence
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Japan
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Models, Organizational
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National Health Programs / economics
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National Health Programs / legislation & jurisprudence
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National Health Programs / organization & administration
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Quality of Health Care
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United States