Why the U.S. Spends So Much More Than Other Nations on Health Care

“Great read: Why the U.S. Spends So Much on Health Care. Studies point to a simple reason: the prices, not the amount of care. But lowering prices would upset a lot of people in the industry. Most of the explanation for American health spending growth — and why it has pulled away from health spending in other countries — is that more is done for patients during hospital stays and doctor visits, they’re charged more per service, or both.” – John Glascock, AMPS

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