Finland aggressively restricts patient access and choice but ranks among the better socialized systems in quality.
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Hungary’s single-payer system spends less than peer nations but suffers from poor health outcomes.
Greece struggles to preserve access and quality amidst its long-running fiscal crisis.
Japan’s high debt loads, rising spending, and declining population make its health care system unsustainable.
Germany’s universal private insurance system, founded in 1883, stands out for its remarkable fiscal sustainability.
With a robust economy and private health insurance market, Ireland continues to provide high-quality, fiscally-sustainable care.
Holland’s universal private health insurance system performs strongly across all dimensions.
Israel has achieved universal coverage through vigorous competition among private health insurers.