U.S. ranks dead last for healthcare among 11 wealthy countries

Edited by Ed Newman
2021-08-06 12:55:52

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The United States healthcare system once again ranks dead last among wealthy countries.

New York, August 6 (RHC)-- The United States healthcare system once again ranks dead last among wealthy countries.  That’s according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund.  

Researchers found the U.S. spends far more per capita than 10 other nations — Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K. — yet has the lowest life expectancy, highest infant and maternal mortality rates, and the most glaring inequities.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal responded: “Our cruel, for-profit healthcare system is broken. … It’s time to guarantee healthcare as a human right.  It’s time for Medicare for All.”


 



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