A new Commonwealth Fund study reveals the US healthcare system continues to underperform compared to 19 other developed nations, spending nearly double the average GDP percentage on healthcare while achieving worse health outcomes. The US ranks third lowest in life expectancy among the countries studied and has the highest rate of citizens skipping medical care due to costs. The report characterizes the US system as a 'persistent failure' despite its massive expenditure.
Background
The US healthcare system has long been criticized for its high costs and relatively poor outcomes compared to other developed nations. The Commonwealth Fund regularly conducts comparative analyses of healthcare systems across multiple countries.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 29, 2026 at 04:18 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10