1Kayla WilliamsAffordable Care Act vs. the Canadian Health Care System HA 499: Health Care Administration Capstone
Introduction
One of the most discussed topics in various countries is healthcare. Canada is one of thecountries where its healthcare is mostly talked about because of its closeness to the United Statesof America. The healthcare system in Canada is government-sponsored. However, its servicesare provided by private entities. However, these private entities are not allowed to charge insuredpatients more than the pre-determined fee set by the government. The health care system isuniversal, whereby a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident can apply for public healthinsurance. It is the responsibility of territories and provinces to administer and deliver healthcareservices to the people.To ensure that the quality of healthcare in Canada is good. The government put in federalstandards. The healthcare coverage there does not have lifetime limits, or is it affected byemployment status or exclusions for preexisting conditions. Thus, Canadian citizens have hadaccess to healthcare services since 1971 regardless of their income, employment status, or health.Although things are not covered, the government fully covers basic healthcare, such as someelective surgeries, dental and vision care. For these services, patients are required to pay fromtheir pockets or private insurers.The Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care reform, is a law that was enactedin 2010. The main aim of the Act was to increase health insurance coverage, mostly for theuninsured. Under the Act, patients with preexisting conditions or financially unable to cater fortheir medical expenses could now secure affordable health plans via their state's health insurancemarketplace. The Act consists of two major statutes: the patient protection and affordable care