Analyze the SWOT below of Costa Rica, Norway, and the Netherlands versus the United States healthcare system.In 750 words, give a strategic analysis summarizing the similarities of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of global healthcare financing, combining all of the countries for each group member. Include similarities and differences among your group's countries. Address what these countries could do to help each other in terms of sharing resources or models.

Strengths: Costa Rica: Has a strong public healthcare system that provides universal health coverage Healthcare system praised for preventative care Norway: Universal Health Coverage Low Costs Enrollment is automatic, so everyone has access to health coverage Children under 16 and pregnant women receive free healthcare Netherlands: A universal healthcare system with high quality services Advanced medical technology and research facilities A strong economy and high standard of living United States: Highly developed private healthcare system A large pool of highly trained medical professionals Access to many different private insurance companies Access to many specialized physicians Advanced medical technology and research facilities

Weaknesses: Costa Rica: Challenges of long wait times and limited medical technology Underfunded, leads to shortages of medical supplies and staffing Norway: Long waiting lists for hospitals admissions Lack of medical staff/specialties Dental care is not included Netherlands: Aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services Shortage of healthcare professionals in certain areas United States: High rate of uninsured individuals Criticized for high cost, which limits access to individuals who can't afford it Long wait times to see a high-quality specialist Not everyone has access to healthcare Inconsistent access to quality healthcare services, particularly for marginalized communities Fragmented health system with varying levels of quality and affordability

Opportunities: Costa Rica: Invest in its system and expand access to advanced medical technologies and treatments Focus on preventive care and community health could serve as a model for other countries Norway: Make training available for physicians to train in different specialists Have physicians available to help reduce wait times Netherlands: Increasing investment in eHealth and telemedicine Development of personalized medicine United States: Expand healthcare services for uninsured individuals Improve outcomes and reduce costs through greater emphasis on preventive care and population health management Work on reducing wait times Expansion of telemedicine and eHealth services Development of precision medicine and personalized treatment plans

Threats: Costa Rica: Faces threat of inadequate funding Not having advanced medical technology and treatments Norway: The threat of even longer wait times due to more people needing healthcare as they age The threat of not having enough specialists to treat the high demand for healthcare Netherlands: Rising healthcare costs and strain on funding resources Competition for healthcare professionals for other countries United States: Threatened by rising healthcare costs, which can limit access to medical care and place a strain on government budgets Threatened by potential repeal or replacement of government healthcare programs Aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services