The U.S vs. Canada by https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c Our great United States in comparison to our northern neighbor Canada, seems to have many differences in regards to healthcare. Here are my explorations on the topic. en-us 2016-11-20 17:22:46 UTC 2016-11-20 19:03:26 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.clipartkid.com/images/626/caduceus-medical-symbol-cKfzVq-clipart.jpg Per capita mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138947604 The U.S. is the top spender on healthcare, however that has caused the issue of not being able to provide universal healthcare]]> 2016-11-20 17:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138947604 France and Italy mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138948346 The leaders in providing the best healthcare for thier citizens.]]> 2016-11-20 17:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138948346 1. Prescription Prices mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138948918 The price of the same drugs in other countries are from two to ten times cheaper than in the U.S.]]> 2016-11-20 17:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138948918 “The average US health plan charges between $5,482 and $11,007 for the drug, but the same drugs are available for $1,142 in Canada” (Gibson, 2015). mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138949092 2016-11-20 17:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138949092 2. Spending mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138949250 How is it that the U.S is spending more that canada, yet not covering universal healthcare? I've realized that Canada's price caps have created a much healthier market for the healthcare industry all around. ]]> 2016-11-20 17:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138949250 Canada - $5,292 United States - $9,403 mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138949702 The average per capita on healthcare in Canada in 2014 was $5,292 according to the World Bank Database, where as the per capita in the United States in 2014 was $9,403. ]]> 2016-11-20 18:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138949702 mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138950474 2016-11-20 18:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138950474 FIN. mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138951521 At the end of the day, both contries have their positives as well as negitives and hopefully, with time, the United States will follow the trend of universal healthcare that will be availible for everyone. I believe that will cause an increase in satisfaction and longer life expectancy for our population. ]]> 2016-11-20 18:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138951521 3. Access mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138952512 One of the counterarguments for the healthcare in Canada that people will claim in a downfall is their wait times to see a doctor. However, this is a myth as you can see. Although they may have to wait a little longer, I think that having covered healthcare trumps the additional time it would take you to see a doctor, and we would progress more toward preventitive care.]]> 2016-11-20 18:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138952512 mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138952910 2016-11-20 18:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138952910 mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138953320 2016-11-20 18:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138953320 mfossi https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138953749 2016-11-20 18:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mfossi/t26oa3m75p9c/wish/138953749