A PowerPoint presentation examining Canada's healthcare system in comparison to other healthcare systems throughout the world. It examines Canada's standing in key healthcare indicators, and the advantages and disadvantages of keeping Canada's current system versus adopting a mixed system. Furthermore, key features of the highly regarded healthcare systems of Japan and Italy are discussed and ways to improve Canada's current system are examined.

1. Shannon P.
February 14, 2014
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON PRIVATE
HEALTHCARE IN CANADA

2. Canada has a quality
healthcare system, but other
countries use fewer
resources to provide better
healthcare.
Canada ranks between fifth and
25th in key global healthcare
indicators.
Life expectancy
82.5 (12th highest overall)
Global average is 71.
Healthcare Spending per Capita
$ 5,630 (OCED average is $3322)
Healthcare as % of GDP
10.8% (OCED average is 9.3%)
Efficiency
17th (out of 48 countries)
WHO Global Healthcare Rankings
30th (Out of 191 countries) Countries with Universal Healthcare
Most Efficient Healthcare Systems, 2013

3. Japan Italy
- Mandatory universal health care
insurance.
- Funded through income based
premiums and government
subsidies.
- Small co-payments are required
for health services.
- Hospitals are privately owned by
non-profit organizations.
- Flat fees for medical services; set
by the government.
- Organization and administration
of healthcare is a regional
responsibility.
- Regions must provide publically
funded health benefits to all
citizens.
- Private health insurance is
available, but rarely used.
- Private insurance provides more
choice, access to better amenities
and additional health services.
NOTABLE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

4. Keeping our Current System
Advantages:
Equitable; based on need not
ability to pay.
Universal healthcare is important
to a quality healthcare system.
Disadvantages:
Canada continues to lag behind
other countries in global
healthcare ratings.
Misuse of the system is common.
Adopting a Mixed System
Advantages:
Private healthcare may relieve
pressure on the public system.
Some evidence that a mixed
system is favoured by Canadians.
Disadvantages:
Few Canadians may actually
benefit from private healthcare.
Concerns over a two-tiered system.
OUR HEALTHCARE OPTIONS

5. A focus on wellness instead of healthcare.
Increased patient involvement.
Investment in new and innovative technology.
WAYS TO IMPROVE OUR HEALTHCARE

6. • The public-private healthcare debate is
complex and not easily resolved.
• Privatization may improve our system, but
there are other, less drastic options available.
• Even for mixed healthcare systems, public
healthcare often plays an important role.
CONCLUSION

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