Rildanor

[Elena1012]

Healthcare reform in Meriath; Fighting one of the 5 Wants.
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September 11th, 5666
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Healthcare is often a difficult topic in some nations, even when it shouldn't be. For the mainland, the fascists there even recognize that healthcare is a public good. In Meriath, an ethical approach is needed however. Not a socialist solution, or a liberal solution, but an ethical one. Meriath healthcare must be affordable, universal and possible. This is where the National Health and Wellbeing Act comes into play.

For starters, a no brainer. All primary care is entirely universal. Anything else will have capped fees with automatic waivers for low income families. Every citizen and resident in Meriath is entitled to healthcare, regardless of status or income. To manage all healthcare, the National Health Authority (Autorité Nationale de Santé) will be created. The ANS will be responsible for managing healthcare across the entire country. It'll run all public health buildings, set standards across the country and contract providers. Furthermore, the introduction of a national health card. It sounds authoritarian, especially in the context of what's on the mainland, however, it is simply for documentation and ease of convenience. It's a simple ID linked to electronic records. 

For existing health institutions, reforms are there too. Besides equipment modernizations, mobile and maritime teams will be vital to ensuring Meriath thrives. Furthermore, a unique approach will be taken to providing on hand doctors. Besides state sponsored scholarships (despite the PPS and the Free Congress debating waiving tuition fees) for students entering medical science, but the military will also be used with programs to transition military medical to civilian life being offered. One of the biggest aspects of the NHWA was mental health. After weeks of debate, the finalized bill included strong provisions for mental health reform, such as embed councilors in every clinic, school based programs on mental health and the like. 

Another provision was a medical blitz, with vaccination programs across the country, and hygiene programs. These reforms will be vital to building up the wellbeing of Meriath.