Why France?

The French health and social care system is internationally recognized as providing one of the best services of public health in the world as the French live healthier and longer.
The French health care system is worthy of attention from health policymakers worldwide, for three reasons. First, France is among those countries that enjoy the highest levels of population health among wealthy nations. Second, France ranks #1 among OECD nations on an important indicator of health system performance – avoidable mortality. Third, the French have easy access to primary health care, as well as specialty services, at less than half the per capita cost of what is spent in the U.S
Excellent healthcare
France 's healthcare system is ranked #1 by the WHO. This system provides the best overall care to its population : the French population is healthy, lives longer and has an easy access to healthcare services at a low out-of-pocket price. The French Healthcare System plays a leading role in the world with excellent healthcare providers and a dynamic biotech economy.

Modern age care

The French are living longer than most people in the world and the long term care system had to adjust to this challenge. Major national strategies have structured the field, creating support networks an d comprehensive care solutions for people suffering from Alzheimer disease. The French Silver Economy vibrates with dynamic actors who are working on making long term care accessible and efficient for the entire population across the territory.

Comprehensive disability care
Access to qualitative and very affordable disability care is a m ajor pillar of the French social contract. The actor of the field are incredibly dynamic and innovative to meet the challenges of autonomization and empowerment of the population they care for.

Unique home care and hospital at home

Shifting care from the hospitals to the homes is a solution to contain cost while offering high quality care. France has been providing structured hospital at home care since the 70's. Today, each French region has to offer this types of care. The list of procedures that can be provided at home is set, and the quality accreditation process is the same as the hospital's. Coupled with numerous solutions of home care, France has a unique expertise on that major evolution of care.
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