US and Canada

There is always a trade off in a system. Health care in US is good in terms of availability of specialties and high tech equipments. Yet, they are only available to people who can afford it. The question now, of course, how can US reallocate these resources and make them available to everyone. On the other hand, Canada is good with making health care accessible to everyone regardless of income status. The backslash is that they don’t have enough resources for everyone, thus the long wait entails. How can Canada increase availability of resources without draining the fund in the system?

I think both countries need to reassess what is working and not working in the system. They both need to look at what will serve best for the people and how to meet the needs of people. Generally, people want more when they can get for free. Healthcare is the most expensive in the market. There has to be a price to pay for it. People should not expect the government to take care it. It is easy to state, but not so easy in practical. If the government managed the system, people’s wants may not be met. If the government didn’t manage the system, people’s needs may not be met. Therefore, the government and its people should work together collaboratively and cooperatively for their best interests.