A new Gallup poll found that Americans now have the lowest-ever views of the U.S. health system

[walkingman]

42. Good info - thanks. I hope one day we will move to a better model.

I am sure it will not be in my lifetime. I try not to be cynical but the reality, imo, is that our government is controlled by corporate America on both sides of the aisle.

Another big problem in most of America is lack of access. Unless you live in a major urban area the access to Doctors, Specialists, and Hospitals is usually long distances and appointments availability can be months which does not lead to good outcomes for serious illness.

We have several models from around the world to use and Germany seems like a good one.

In most other countries, health insurance is not tied to employment. Instead, these countries typically have universal health care systems or government-provided health insurance. Here are a few examples:

Canada: Health care is publicly funded and administered on a provincial basis, ensuring that all residents have access to necessary medical services without direct charges at the point of care.
United Kingdom: The National Health Service (NHS) provides comprehensive health care that is free at the point of use for residents.
Germany: Health insurance is mandatory, and it is provided through a mix of statutory health insurance (public) and private health insurance.
Japan: Health insurance is mandatory for all residents, with options for public health insurance and private insurance.
Australia: The government provides universal health care through Medicare, which covers a range of medical services.

These systems ensure that individuals maintain their health coverage regardless of their employment status, which can provide greater security and stability compared to the U.S. model.