Contrast Hospitals

Compare and Contrast U.S. Healthcare Policy

Review the health policies of each of the following countries. Then, choose a country from the following list to compare and contrast with the current U.S. healthcare system:

· China

· England

· Germany

· Australia

· Canada

· Japan

Once you have thoroughly analyzed the health policy information for your chosen country, answer the following questions:

· What is the main focus of the policy standard in this (chosen) country?

· What are the similarities to the U.S. healthcare system?

· Governance

· Workforce

· Leadership

· Quality

· How does the U.S. healthcare system differ in terms of policy?

· Where do you foresee the U.S. healthcare system in the future (long-/short- term)? ( Review from one of the the following perspectives: the provider, the patient, or other stakeholders)

· Summarize the meaning of universality in U.S. health policy versus your chosen country. (Include your research on the future of the U.S. healthcare system)

The paper:

· Must be 4 to 6 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must use at least four (4) scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined

· Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined