Considering “single payer” proposals in the U.S.: lessons from abroad

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The aim of this briefing is to compare universal coverage systems across three areas: distribution of responsibilities and resources between levels of government; breadth of benefits covered and extent of cost-sharing in public insurance; and role of private insurance. The research compares key features of universal health care systems in twelve high income countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark and England. It finds that countries differ in the extent to which financial and regulatory control over the system rests with the national government or is devolved to regional or local government.

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