Question

Why would a decision based on strong British studies influence the U.S. decision to fortify cereal products but yield a delayed response in the U.S.?

Answer 1

1. In most of these countries, does universal coverage provide the gold standard of care?

2. Does rationing occur in these countries and how is that different from rationing in the United States?

3. Do revenues used to pay for health care tend to come from a single source or many?

4. What steps do these countries take to assure that payments required of individuals do not become a barrier to access?

5. What other patterns of similarities and differences do you notice?p