I know Bloomberg's politics is probably left of center, but the Bloomberg data was helpful because it gave the lifespan information for each country along with the Bloomberg efficiency ranking. Bloomberg's rating for the Swiss system is kind of surprising given the long lifespans of the Swiss, their reputation for efficiency and the fact that although the Swiss are mandated to buy health insurance by the government, I believe they have a private system of health care system and not a government run system (I think competition can increase efficiency). | I know Bloomberg's politics is probably left of center, but the Bloomberg data was helpful because it gave the lifespan information for each country along with the Bloomberg efficiency ranking. Bloomberg's rating for the Swiss system is kind of surprising given the long lifespans of the Swiss, their reputation for efficiency and the fact that although the Swiss are mandated to buy health insurance by the government, I believe they have a private system of health care system and not a government run system (I think competition can increase efficiency). |