We are at the “infancy ? ” of implementing all the changes needed for a health care system that should be universal. We should not be doing the same mistake the US did. When we are “contemplating” in introducing medical insurance, i think it will be worthwhile to have a look at how the French system works. Or is there anything that we could learn from the French? The part that mostly caught my eye was that of the “tort-averse legal system” which seemingly diminishes the practice liability. Something for the legal team to ponder as well i guess. And more so ever, good news for practitioners too.
The French system strongly discourages the kind of experience rating that occurs in the United States, making it more difficult for insurers to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions or to those who are not in good health. In fact, in France, the sicker you are, the more coverage, care and treatment you get.
A very interesting discussion about this at the Politics Forum.
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