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Canada: Health Care System Overview and SWOT Analysis


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This is the fourth article of the International Health Care Systems series. The first part of the article provides an overview of the Canadian health care system, including its historical evolution, health financing, service delivery, and aspects like equity, cost-control, and health technology. The second part analyses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the Canadian health care system.

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Canadian Health Care, Medicare, Universal Health Coverage, Single Payer, SWOT Analysis.
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Soham D. Bhaduri
The Indian Practitioner; Physician and Healthcare Commentator, Mumbai, India

Abstract


This is the fourth article of the International Health Care Systems series. The first part of the article provides an overview of the Canadian health care system, including its historical evolution, health financing, service delivery, and aspects like equity, cost-control, and health technology. The second part analyses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the Canadian health care system.

Keywords


Canadian Health Care, Medicare, Universal Health Coverage, Single Payer, SWOT Analysis.

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