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WHAT IS COVERED UNDER UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE Universal health care systems vary in what services are covered completely, covered partially, or not covered at all. Some of these services may include medically necessary services from Physician s, Physical Therapy , Occupational Therapy , Mammography screenings, Immunization services, treatment of Sexually Transmitted Disease s, HIV Test ing, Optometry and Optician ry services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse treatment and rehabilitation services, Mental Health services, Gambling Addiction services, Dentistry services, Prescription Drug s, medical supplies and appliances, Podiatry services, Chiropractic services, Emergency Medical Transportation , Nursing Home care, Home Care servicesSaskatchewan Health. "Coverage". . HOW ARE UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS FUNDED The majority of universal health care systems are funded primarily by tax revenue. Some nations, such as Germany and France, employ a multi-payer system in which health care is funded by private and public contributions Physicians for a National Health Program "International Health Systems". . WHAT DOES "SINGLE-PAYER" MEAN? The term, "single-payer," refers to a health care system in which only one entity is billed for all medical costs, typically a government-run universal health care agency or departmentPhysicians for a National Health Program "What is Single Payer?". . Instead of billing the patient directly, government agencies (such as Medicare or DSHS), and any number of private insurance companies, a doctor or pharmacist need only bill the universal health care agency. This service is also offered in the private sector by entities known as "cash flow companies" in the medical billing industry. Such entities provide the benefit of single-payer, including reduced paperwork and guaranteed payment. However, these benefits are often neutralized by the fees associated with employing a cash flow company's services. Such fees typically would not exist in a government-run universal health care system, since a government agency does not need to concern itself with turning a profit. COUNTRIES WITH UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE , Spain , Sweden , Taiwan , and The United Kingdom are among many countries that have various types of universal health care systems . SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE
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