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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Marie Joy Toledo

'The Pitt' Star Noah Wyle Calls for National Healthcare Service — Is the US Healthcare System Failing Patients?

'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle critiques profit-driven US healthcare system. (Credit: AFP News)

Noah Wyle, star and executive producer of the hit medical drama The Pitt, has called for the United States to establish a national healthcare service, saying the current system places too much influence in the hands of insurance companies. His comments have added to ongoing debate over US healthcare reform and whether patients are receiving adequate care under a profit-driven model.

Wyle made the remarks during a discussion in London linked to the international launch of The Pitt on HBO Max.

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