Healthcare Trailblazers
Is Canada's Healthcare System Better than the USA?
Welcome back to the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Shanil Ebrahim, a partner at Deloitte Canada. Dive deep into the fascinating contrasts between the US and Canadian healthcare systems, exploring universal coverage, value-based care, and the challenges each system faces. Discover Shanil's insights on the future of healthcare and the necessary changes for improvement.
Key Takeaways:
- Major differences between the US and Canadian healthcare systems.
- The impact of universal publicly funded healthcare in Canada.
- How government involvement shapes doctor salaries and healthcare quality.
- Challenges and benefits of single-payer systems.
- The role of bureaucracy and red tape in healthcare innovation.
- The growing sentiment for change towards value-based care in Canada.
- The importance of integrating private sector involvement in public healthcare.
- Potential strategies for improving patient engagement and preventive care.
Welcome back to the Healthcare Trailblazers podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Shanil Ebrahim, a partner at Deloitte Canada. Dive deep into the fascinating contrasts between the US and Canadian healthcare systems, exploring universal coverage, value-based care, and the challenges each system faces. Discover Shanil's insights on the future of healthcare and the necessary changes for improvement.
Key Takeaways:
- Major differences between the US and Canadian healthcare systems.
- The impact of universal publicly funded healthcare in Canada.
- How government involvement shapes doctor salaries and healthcare quality.
- Challenges and benefits of single-payer systems.
- The role of bureaucracy and red tape in healthcare innovation.
- The growing sentiment for change towards value-based care in Canada.
- The importance of integrating private sector involvement in public healthcare.
- Potential strategies for improving patient engagement and preventive care.