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Germany can learn many things from other countries in order to lower their rank, and other countries can indeed learn a few things from Germany to better their health care system. There is a lot of room for improvement in terms of affordability, access, and especially quality which I believe to be a very important component.

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Germany has the 25th best health care system.

Consists of four basic principles that sets the structure for the system: Compulsory Insurance, Funding from Premiums, Principle of Solidarity, & Principle of Self-governance.

Provides equal access for both men and women.

46% less than America in terms of expenditure and affordability.

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In a 2005 article published in Pubmed by Peter Sawicki, a German physician and medical
scientist, we get a glimpse into some strengths and weaknesses of the Health care system. Results are as shown:

33% of sicker adults were dissatisfied with their health care system.

Germany is doing a better job than other countries when it comes to providing patients with chronic conditions basic standards of preventive care.

Lab Notification Delays are infrequent and less likely to happen.

German Doctors are less likely to inform patients about an error; German patients are less likely than are patients in other countries to be told by health care professions that errors have been made

Hospitalized sicker adults in Germany are more likely than in other countries to have the risks of their treatment explained to some extent prior to the procedure

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Germans pay less than Americans when it comes to health care.
German health expenditure in 2013 was about $5,006 compared to the U.S.'s $9,146.

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Equal access for both men and women.All legal residents with SHI are subjected to the same coverage.

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Represents about 10% of the population. Anyone exceeding $52,200 per year can choose either statutory or private.

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Also known as SHI. Represents 90% of the German population. Covers all employees making less than $52,200 per yer.

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According to WhiteCase GErmany (2013), health insurance is mandatory for all citizens Broken down into 2 different categories: Statutory and Private.

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Principle of Self-governance - The organization and financing of individual medical services is the responsibility of self-governing bodies within the health care system (Members representing Doctors, Dentists, hospitals, insurers, and insured people).

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The rich can help the poor and the healthy can help the ill (NCBI, 2015).

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Principle of Solidarity - Everyone covered by insurance has the right to receive care regardless of their income level.

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Funding From Premiums - Healthcare funded/financed mostly from premiums payed by insured employees and their employers. Some contributions come from tax revenue surpluses.

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Compulsory Insurance - According to Investopedia, it is
any type of insurance an individual or business is legally required to buy, and is mandatory for
individuals and businesses that want to engage in financially risky activities

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Germany has one of he old's oldest universal health care system. This means that citizens are provided with health care and financial protection, providing good quality care, short waiting lists, and attentive service (WhiteCase Germany, 2013).

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According to Business Insider, The Germans are ranked number 25 on a list of the world's best healthcare systems.