Why? Does it matter? Would you be better served living and receiving your healthcare services in another country?

US Healthcare

Imagine you are traveling in a country where Universal Healthcare is the legal norm, and your discussion with a citizen of that country turns to the topic of your countries’ respective health systems. When asked, how do you account for the fact that healthcare is NOT a fundamental right rooted in American Law?

The United States spends more money per capita on healthcare than any other industrialized nation. Yet, many of the public health outcomes measure significantly worse than these other countries. Why? Does it matter? Would you be better served living and receiving your healthcare services in another country? Choose one country to compare with the United States. Support your responses with academic resources.