In most of these countries, does universal coverage provide the gold standard of care?

Does rationing occur in these countries and how is that different from rationing in the United States?

Do revenues used to pay for health care tend to come from a single source or many?

What steps do these countries take to assure that payments required of individuals do not become a barrier to access?

To what extent do you think the crafting of the ACA relied on experiences in other countries? Can you think of examples of policies or countries that have been influential?

Which of these policies would you like to see the US adopt next why?