December 2, 2009
Chilean law fast-tracks treatment for common illnesses

As part of our ongoing coverage describing how countries around the world provide health care to their citizens, this signature story explores the situation in Chile. Worldfocus special correspondent Edie Magnus reports from Chile, a country with universal health care coverage.

However, how quickly you get treated actually depends on what disease you have and how likely you are to be cured.

Watch the interview with Victor Rodwin about the intricacies of the health care system in Chile and how it compares to the United States.

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For more Worldfocus coverage of the Chilean Economy, click here.

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