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    • Comparative Health Policy
    • Public Health

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    • Cross-national studies indicate many healthcare systems outperform the US.
    • US public officials often overlook international healthcare system achievements.
    • Significant variations exist among the US, France, Germany, and England.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare healthcare system performance beyond simplistic characterizations.
    • To analyze mortality amenable to healthcare, primary care access, and specialty service utilization.
    • To evaluate financial barriers to primary care and revascularization rates across selected countries.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of healthcare system performance metrics.
    • Examination of mortality amenable to healthcare.
    • Assessment of hospital discharges for avoidable conditions (primary care access) and coronary revascularization rates (specialty care utilization).

    Main Results:

    • The US exhibits the highest rate of mortality amenable to healthcare.
    • Financial barriers significantly impact primary care access in the US.
    • France shows the highest rate of coronary revascularizations after adjusting for disease burden.

    Conclusions:

    • International healthcare systems demonstrate varied strengths and weaknesses compared to the US.
    • Addressing financial barriers is crucial for improving primary care access in the US.
    • Further research into specific interventions and system designs can inform healthcare policy globally.