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The healthcare system in France is ranked number one in the world. The United States is ranked number thirty-seven. This simple fact is a cause for great concern because our US healthcare system is in grave need of a change. How are the French so affective in supporting their healthcare issues and we can’t seem to figure out how to begin? A lesson in the French Healthcare system could be just what we need to jumpstart and revive our healthcare crisis.
Health care spending
The U.S. healthcare budget now tops $2 trillion a year, or 16 percent of GDP, and shows no signs of slowing. Total spending on healthcare in France reached an estimated €147bn (billion) in 2003 and is forecast to grow to €182bn (Billion) by 2009, a nominal rise of 24%.
Health insurance
In the United States 47 million citizens lack access to health coverage. 70% of the uninsured are in families with at least one full-time worker and 10% have at least one part-time worker. The remaining 20% are retired......

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