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Health Spending vs Performance Comparison Among Countries
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The US is spending a considerably higher percentage of the GDP on healthcare than other countries, yet has low performance on healthcare outcomes as compared to other highly developed nations. This is due to the ratio of social spending to medical spending, which remains a problem.
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The US spends 7% more on healthcare as a percentage of GDP compared to other countries, yet has low performance in terms of healthcare outcomes.
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Summary
The US spends 7% more on healthcare as a percentage of GDP compared to other countries, yet has low performance in terms of healthcare outcomes.
ChapterHealth Spending vs Performance Comparison Among Countries
Episode#263 – John Abramson: Big Pharma
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The ratio of social spending to medical spending in the US is the problem in achieving better health for citizens.
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Summary
The ratio of social spending to medical spending in the US is the problem in achieving better health for citizens. This lack of government intervention in social determinants of health, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, particularly affects those in lower socioeconomic status, creating impediments to making changes.