Germany: Health Care System Overview and SWOT Analysis
Keywords:
German health care system, statutory health insurance, sickness fund, universal health coverage
Abstract
This is the second article of the International Health Care Systems series. The first part of the article provides an overview of the German health care system, including its historical evolution, insurance coverage, service delivery, and aspects like equity, cost-control, and health technology. The second part analyses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the German health care system.
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13. OECD Data [Internet]. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. [Cited 2020 Sep 5]. Available from: https://data.oecd. org/healthcare/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri-exams. htm#indicator-chart
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Published
2020-10-27
How to Cite
Dr. Soham D. Bhaduri. (2020). Germany: Health Care System Overview and SWOT Analysis. The Indian Practitioner, 73(10), 36-39. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/1069
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International Health Care Systems
