Germany's Health Care: Quality Care for All

With Congress back in session, debate over reforming the American health care system is once again in full swing. Supporters of universal health care want the U.S. system to be more like those in Europe, with the government taking an active role to guarantee coverage for everyone. Those who oppose drastic changes in the U.S. system say greater government involvement and universal coverage guarantees will push the U.S. toward socialism. Germans have the oldest universal health care system in Europe - its origins go back more than a century - and they are generally pleased with the care they receive. Is there a lesson there for America? VOA's Sonja Pace reports from the German capital, Berlin.

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[SoziLiberAL]

Haha, its so funny, that many americans believe, that they live in the best country of the world. They will be schocked, when they come to Europe.

[ilovemycat00]

I would love it if we as Americans would adopt the German system...it seems to be the most similar to our current system...without the profit motive.

[xWellJustMex]

It's funny hearing the German interviews translated into English :) Usually it's the other way around...

[Eyyoh77]

@awreslr2 Why shall American TV-Makers inform you about the good life in other countries? TV-stations in the U.S. are made by the rich. They don´t want you to be disatisfied of your daily situation...they want you to be stupid and peaceful, watching nonsense and consuming thingies in order to get richer. If they would tell you the truth about America...REBELLION!

[Eyyoh77]

The german health-care system was founded during the 18th century! To that time George Washinghton fought against the Redcoats near Valley Forge...wow, America is still living in a social stoneage! National healthcare has nothing in common with "communism"... it´s simply a necessary solidarity in a modern society.

[albedoshader]

@TheChristianRight09: Your name is telling all we need. Nuff said.

[TheChristianRight09]

@albedoshader swing by your local European nursery in any west European nation ,Muslims are the future in Europe..A un productive people,will make Europe collapse...

[albedoshader]

@TheChristianRight09: What do muslims have to do with German health care? Wrong thread, buddy.

[healthsno1]

Nice Video By.

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[healthsno1]

Nice Video



[TheChristianRight09]

Europe is a failure at its most basic,it has a sub replacement birthrate.......The German government says this is irreversible, guaranteeing a Islamic future... It is what it is...

[MrRammsteinKicksAss]

@Messier83 and the US aren't bankrupt? Yopu are nearly as high in depts (in percentage) as Greece and you made it without governmental health care...