Switzerland's Healthcare Explained!

The video discusses Switzerland's healthcare system, which offers universal coverage through statutory health insurance (SHI) since 1996. It covers all residents, including undocumented immigrants, with premiums varying by region and age. The system involves high cost-sharing, with deductibles and coinsurance. Public and private funding coexist, with subsidies for low-income individuals. The decentralized system is managed by cantons, with challenges in cost control and risk equalization. Despite high costs, the system is praised for its quality, efficiency, and access to care.

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