Future of Canadian Health Care System in Next Decade

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Health care spending in Canada is projected to reach $160 billion, or 10.6% of GDP, in 2007. The medical costs as outpatient prescription drugs, physical therapy, long-term care, home care, dental care and even ambulance services are covered by the public insurance.

The Canadian system is for the most part publicly funded, yet most of the services are provided by private enterprises. Most doctors do not receive an annual salary, but receive a fee per visit or service - delivered privately, but funded publicly.

The system is facing problems such as: wait times, and medical professional shortage. Population aging and the generally high rate of inflation in health costs have been causing problems with the system.

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	ZiiValue (chance)	MyValue (0% to 100% chance)	()	Possible Outcomes
	20%			Higher tax to sustain
	7%			More private fund insurance
	15%			More private medical services
	41%			All of the above
	8%			Status Quo
	9%			Other (please specify)

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