The United Kingdom:The public sector is funded by tax, and also some of national insurance contributions. This health care is known as the NHS (national health service).Only about 11% of the population have private health insurance, which is a small amount. The healthcare provided is free at the point of delivery, but sometimes you do have to pay for things like prescription. However, this is only a small number as the majority of people are exempt from this due to being; elderly, a child or unemployed. There are free ambulances as part of this service and access to accident and emergency. The hospitals are semi-autnomous self-governing public trust.
In the US it is private sector funded. There is private health insurance availible through the employer, government or private schemes. The federal government is the largest is the largest health insurer. There are two main schemes which it runs: Mediaid and Medicare. But still 15.3% of the population do not have health insurance. Most doctors work privately and are paid through a combination of charges, discounted fees paid by private health plans and direct patient fees.
France have something which is called a social health scheme. This is where all legal residents have public health insurance which has to be compulsory funded by the employer. Few still have to pay for areas which are not covered under this scheme and many still pay to be able to see a doctor. The government regulates and contributes to some sickness funds. Most out of patient care is delivered by doctors and dentists working in their own practices.
Singapore has something called a duel system. This is funded by both private and public sectors. The public funds 80% of hospital carea and 20% primary care. It is financed in a variety of ways, some taxes, employee medical benefits and quite a lot paid bty their own pockets. The patients are expected to pay some of their medical expenses and have to pay more for a higher service of healthcare.
