Canadian lessons for the United States on healthcare reform
March 27, 2017
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With Congressional and White House leaders’ decision to drop the American Health Care Act, the future of healthcare reform in the United States is unclear. Reflecting on the AHCA “drama,” two Canadian physicians have authored an article with lessons for the United States.
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Unlike the United States, healthcare for everyone is a core Canadian value. In 2004 Canadians across the country voted Tommy Douglas, former premier of Saskatchewan and “the father” of their universal health care system, as the Greatest Canadian of All Time. The Canadian system provides better health outcomes for everyone, at far less cost, a lower share of their economy, and lower administrative burden.
We could learn a lot.
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