The U.S. spends more on health care compared to other high-income countries despite lagging behind them when it comes to measured health outcomes, a new report outlines.
The analysis found health care spending in the U.S. far surpassed that of other high-income countries both per person and as a share of GDP, drawing attention to the key problem of accessibility. The U.S. is the only high-income country that does not offer universal health coverage.
