Implementing the Bismarck model for dental care in San Diego County

Foujan Jabbarzadehkhoei 1, *, Jacqueline Hernandez 1 and Paniz Sabeghi 2

1 California State University, San Marocs, California, USA.
2 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
 
Review
Open Access Research Journal of Life Sciences, 2023, 06(01), 098–102.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjls.2023.6.1.0058
Publication history: 
Received on 20 July 2023; revised on 02 September 2023; accepted on 05 September 2023
 
Abstract: 
The Bismarck model is a great model that has been used in other countries as a reference. It provides coverage for all, and it is a more-simple model than the American healthcare system. Coverage is required regardless of someone's income, and it has a higher life expectancy because of the early preventative care provided. The Bismarck model was implemented in 1875 and has worked for Germany and Japan. San Diego County would benefit from this Bismarck model because it has proven to have positive outcomes for its citizens. The objective of this paper is to implement the Bismarck model in San Diego County.

 

Keywords: 
Universal access; Bismarck model; Otto von Bismarck; Life expectancy; San Diego County; American Indians; Dental care; ACA insurance; Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)
 
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