Reference no: EM132179793
History of the U.S. Healthcare System
Instructions
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1. Evolution of the U.S. Healthcare System
• Part A: Describe the key historic events since World War II (after 1945) that have influenced U.S. healthcare evolution. Provide ONE topic per paragraph (5 separate paragraphs).
• Part B:Read the scenario (below), and then respond to the instruction that follows.
Scenario: You are part of an international health conference where health professionals from around the world have gathered. Your role is to provide a greater understanding of the history and current standings of the U.S. healthcare system.
The first day of the conference focuses on the history of healthcare. You will have a friendly debate with Germany and Canada on how healthcare has evolved.
Create a tablethat presents the similarities and differences of the healthcare systems among the U.S., Germany, and Canada. Pertinent information should include but is not be limited to:
o Total population
o Gross national income per capita
o Life expectancy at birth for males and females
o Total expenditure on health per capita
o Total gross domestic product percentage (GDP %) expenditure on health