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Why Do Other Rich Nations Spend So Much Less on Healthcare?

Posted On: Jul 24, 2014

July 24, 2014 | HEALTH CARE | Despite the news last week that America's healthcare spending will not be rising at the sky-high rate that was once predicted, the fact remains the the U.S. far outspends its peer nations when it comes to healthcare costs per capita…The burden to the average household through lost wages, insurance premiums, taxes, out-of-pocket care, and other costs will be more than $8,000. Why does the United States spend so much more? The biggest reason is that U.S. healthcare delivers a more expansive mix of services. Learn more here.