A Cross Comparative Analysis of the U.S., German, and Italian Healthcare System

James Hennes (), Franziska Kieselbach (), Robin Klädtke (), Katharine Wirsching () and Roberta Zucchinali ()
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James Hennes: Indiana University
Franziska Kieselbach: Augsburg University
Robin Klädtke: Augsburg University
Katharine Wirsching: Augsburg University
Roberta Zucchinali: Bergamo University

A chapter in Globalization and Public Policy, 2015, pp 93-119 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter is a comparison between the German, Italian, and American Healthcare Systems. All three systems are designed to be redistributive and help needy populations receive healthcare. While the American system is treated as ineffective since it does not cover vast portions of the population, problems in Italy are grounded in the local governments and its power on funding the system. And the future of the universal healthcare system in Germany is threatened by a large demographic shift towards an aged population. This chapter briefly compares the health care system in the three countries, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and illuminates healthcare policy from a global point of view. The chapter ends with some policy recommendations indicating a direction for future global healthcare policies.

Keywords: Healthcare System; Private Health Insurance; Medical Tourism; Sickness Fund; Statutory Health Insurance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17692-5_6

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