The United States spends roughly twice as much per capita on healthcare as other rich nations, yet ranks last among peer nations in health outcomes and life expectancy.
Despite spending heavily on healthcare, the U.S. fails to meet its obligation to protect the health of its residents, unlike many peer countries.
Frequent denials of services by insurance companies and high administrative costs contribute to the U.S. having the shortest lives and most avoidable deaths.
The shift towards privatization, particularly in Medicare, has allowed insurance and pharmaceutical companies to profit immensely while the healthcare system remains ineffective.
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