single-payer system

A single-payer system is a healthcare model where a single public or governmental entity finances and manages medical services for all citizens, while private providers deliver care. In this system, everyone has access to healthcare, funded primarily through taxes, eliminating most out-of-pocket payments and private insurance complexities. The goal is to ensure that everyone receives necessary medical care without financial hardship. Countries like Canada and the UK operate under variations of this system, focusing on universal coverage and cost control.