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I don't think it's entirely fair to just look at overall spending. For instance, nearly half of new drugs were produced in the US, so presumably you pay a premi

I don't think it's entirely fair to just look at overall spending. For instance, nearly half of new drugs were produced in the US, so presumably you pay a premium to get access to the newest stuff. Second, other countries have price controls set by the government. This means that US is likely subsidizing for other countries to have cheaper meds. Due to the price controls, if a life saving drug is too expensive it may not even be available at all. I'm not saying the US is perfect, but it does have some benefits other countries do not.

digi59404 7y ago
What are you talking about? We’re subsidizing every other nations healthcare system. Not just the medications. The US in finances provides 60% of the worlds medical research. We produce 40% of the worlds medical journals, and research. People bitch about the United States healthcare being this or that. But what they’re really saying is our healthcare is too expensive, bloated in cost, and inaccessible to lower income and at risk individuals. Which I would agree.