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Created May 28, 2024 06:03
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| Feature | Korea | Japan | India |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Funding | Government funded | Government and social insurance funded | Government and private funded |
| Strengths | Advanced technology, strong emphasis on preventative care | Universal coverage, emphasis on quality | Large network of providers, affordability for some |
| Type of System | Universal healthcare (single-payer) | Universal healthcare (social insurance) | Mixed system (public & private) |
| Focus | Preventive care and early intervention | Balancing preventive and curative care | Primarily curative care |
| Weaknesses | Long wait times for some procedures, high cost of some medications | Long wait times for some specialists, potential for overdiagnosis | Unequal access to quality care, limited availability in rural areas |
| Cost to Patient | Low copays for some services | Low copays for most services | Varies depending on plan and provider |
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