Abstract
Health systems, healthcare, and health policy are different in every country. Each nation’s health system has been shaped by a number of influences, includ- ing cultural norms, politics, and history. Despite the diverse patient populations and structural differences that exist across health systems, most countries share common health system goals and face similar challenges. Most health sys- tems aim to improve patient health, be responsive to patient needs, and at the same time ensure financial sustainability (WHO, 2000). At the same time, most health systems also face common challenges, such as demographic change and escalating costs. International comparisons provide vast potential for within- and cross-country learning, by offering a way to explore different approaches countries take to address similar problems to achieve comparable objectives (Nolte et al., 2006).
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Papanicolas, I., Cylus, J. (2015). Comparison of Healthcare Systems Performance. In: Kuhlmann, E., Blank, R.H., Bourgeault, I.L., Wendt, C. (eds) The Palgrave International Handbook of Healthcare Policy and Governance. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137384935_8
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