Pros And Cons Of Canada's Healthcare System

The United States and Canada had similar healthcare systems in the early 1960s, however, that changed. Canada has a health care insurance called "single-payer healthcare" which basically covers 70% of expenditures. The "Canada Health Act" requires people that are fully insured (without co-payments or user fees) for all necessary hospital and physician care. The public sector finances about 91% of hospital payments and 99% of physician services. 5% of Canadian citizens have not been able tofind a regular doctor and 9% haven’t even tried to look for one, however, every Canadian is covered by the national health care system.
45 million American residents (16%) are not insured at any one time due to the United States' mixed public-private system.
Receiving some level of healthcare was made to improve to overall health of Canadian citizens
Has easy access
Has equal service
Prescribed drugs are a bit cheap
Excellency in primary care
Veterans are looked after in elder years
An overall ranking of “B” for health performance and quality of life
No elaborate bills
No co-payment
Almost no paperwork
Education programs reduce cost
Cons of Canada’s healthcare system:
Canada’s health care systems isn’t really free because there are monthly/yearly premiums
Taxes have to be paid in order to cover the whole healthcare system
Out of pocket expenses may be included for non-insured services
Medical treatment isn’t free
(doesn’t cover drugs prescription, dental care, and eye care/glasses)
Non-emergency surgeries require some waiting time
This may put patients at risk
In 1993, wait lists were 9.3 weeks
In 2016, wait list went up to 20 weeks
Those living in rural areas may not get a fair share of healthcare
The healthcare system needs to be more active and outgoing
A political decision making strategy

Details about physicians and medical organizations:
Ontario Medical Association and Ontarian government
Agreed to a new four-year contract for a raise of 12.25% rise in payment for