The U.S. Healthcare System and the Healthcare System of Switzerland: Comparison

Compare the U.S. healthcare system and the healthcare system of Switzerland.

Compare access between the two healthcare systems for children, people who are unemployed, and people who are retired. (Be sure to address all of the populations separately: children, unemployed, retired.) Discuss coverage for medications in the two healthcare systems. Determine the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist in the two healthcare systems. Discuss coverage for preexisting conditions in the two healthcare systems. Explain two financial implications for patients with regard to the healthcare delivery differences between the two countries (i.e.; how are the patients financially impacted).