The Beveridge model finances healthcare through tax revenue, with the state acting as both the primary funder and the primary provider of care. Hospitals are largely publicly owned, many health professionals are public employees, and care is free or nearly free at the point of use. Examples include the UK, Spain and New Zealand.
The Bismarck model, finances healthcare through compulsory contributions paid by employers and employees into insurance funds, which then pay for care on members' behalf. The state mandates and regulates the system, subsidising contributions for those outside employment, but does not usually deliver care itself; providers are largely private or independent. Examples include Germany, France and Japan