the system sees all healthcare services— which are provided and financed solely by the government. this single payer system is financed through national taxation. typically, the government owns and runs the clinics and hospitals, meaning that doctors are employees of the government. however, depending on the specific system, public providers can be accompanied by private doctors who collect fees from the government. the underlying principal of this system is that healthcare is a fundamental human right. thus, the government provides universal coverage to all citizens. generally, the beveridge model yields a low cost per capita compared to other systems.