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 in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.