CDC data shows rate rose 3% last year but experts say they are not sure why statistic that has been falling should have risen sharply

  • WaxedWookie@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    …b-b-but you’ve got the best healthcare system in the world - it’s why you pay so much. It’s certainly not delivering comparable outcomes to Qatar and Lebanon for 3x and 8x the cost respectively, or 50% more than the next most expensive country.

    • PM_me_your_vagina_thanks@kbin.social
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      8 months ago

      I mean, thankfully I live in the UK, so we still have the NHS (for now). I do feel extremely sorry for our American cousins, though. Their healthcare (insurance) system is fucked.

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        8 months ago

        The NHS has its flaws, but I’m not terrified of a financially crippling injury when visiting the UK…

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        8 months ago

        You have it half right.

        Our healthcare system is fucked.

        Our insurance system is quite profitable.