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The healthcare debate currently raging across the pond in the USA is providing a great deal of interesting talking points. For those who are unaware, President Obama is currently trying to push through a program of Healthcare reform which could see the current US healthcare system completely overhauled.The debate has sparked controversy not only in the USA but internationally as well, with many commentators attacking foreign healthcare systems – many of which offer differing models to the US. WIth this in mind CNNhealth.com has produced an excellent article which outlines the different healthcare systems in use across the globe.Here are some of the key facts from each country:The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences describes the US as the:
"only wealthy, industrialized nation that does not ensure that all citizens have coverage"
Will the US follow suit? Let us know your opinions.

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