HEALTHCARE

Comparison of the U.S. and Mexico Health System



Comparison of the U.S. and Mexico Health System

Introduction

Healthcare system and policies have diverse implications in different countries. When analyzing healthcare system, it is imperative to consider the role of sociologists, anthropologists, and the government. It is because the healthcare system of a country is largely influenced by these forces.

A number of studies have been conducted to evaluate the healthcare systems of different countries. When assessing the healthcare system of a country, it is important to assess diverse areas.

This study will compare two healthcare system of the world, one that is well-know all over the world that is the U.S. healthcare system, and second is the healthcare system that is attracting healthcare tourism because of quality and cost of the services, that is Mexico.

The structure of the United States' healthcare policies is unique. The healthcare system of the United States can be analyzed by comparing it with the system of another country. The policy outcomes of the United States healthcare policy are similar to that of Mexico.

Discussion

The healthcare system of the United States can be compared with the healthcare system of Mexico because of diverse reasons. First of all, the healthcare policies of the United States and Mexico are similar. In addition, Mexico borders the United States. The United States and Mexico share a similar border. The border spans 2000 miles. The economies of the United States and Mexico are diverse. There is no denying the fact that there are several differences between Mexico and the United States. However, the delivery structure and indicators of healthcare are similar. The United States and Mexico have entered into trade pact because they share a similar border. The United States and Mexico are partners in the NAFTA. With NAFTA, there will be an increase in the mobility of various industries, people, and commodities between these two countries. Therefore, healthcare issues will become relevant in the future.

Mexico is a transitional country. The country possesses limited resources.

These situations have several implications for the healthcare system. Since the United States and Mexico share similar borders, the citizens of these countries seek healthcare services in other provinces. For instance, Americans look for healthcare in Mexico. It includes uncovered and under covered healthcare (Fiscus, 1993). Americans seek medications in Mexico because in it is less expensive. On the other side, Mexicans seek healthcare in the United States. Mexicans seek specialized healthcare in the United States. It is because Mexico lacks advanced healthcare facilities.

There are diverse arguments that explain the policy outcomes of the United States. These arguments can be divided into different categories. These categories include the role of culture, interest groups and politics. There is a growing concern that the healthcare load in the United States is partially because of Mexican residents. These Mexican residents cross the border in order to avail the health services of the United States.

The number of uninsured and under insured people is continuously ...