13181. WHAT THE US CAN LEARN FROM OTHER HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS. This essay considers what the U.S. can learn from the experiences of other countries in the establishment and maintenance of an affordable system of healthcare which equitably distributes high-quality services to the entire population. Prior to elaborating some of the specific things that U.S. healthcare policymakers might learn from other systems, the analysis considers both the limitations and the opportunities for learning from other countries. 6p., 15f., 5b.