Report finds U.S. ranks last in health care compared to other high-income countries

A new report by The Commonwealth Fund reveals that the U.S. health care system ranks as the worst performer among 10 developed nations in areas such as preventing deaths, access, and quality treatment for all. Despite spending nearly double the amount on health care compared to other countries, the U.S. experiences the most avoidable deaths and has the lowest life expectancy. Surveys indicate that health care is a top priority for voters in the upcoming presidential election, with calls for building on the Affordable Care Act and suggestions for deregulation. The high out-of-pocket costs in the U.S. do not guarantee superior care, with a lack of doctors, hospital beds, and long wait times for specialty care. The U.S. also struggles in administrative efficiency and equitable care, with many lower-income individuals unable to afford necessary treatments and experiencing unfair treatment. The report suggests solutions such as lowering the cost of care and expanding access to coverage, highlighting the need for significant changes in the U.S. health care system to address its shortcomings and provide better care for all.

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