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August 5, 2021

U.S. Ranks Dead Last for Healthcare Among 11 Wealthy Countries
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The United States healthcare system once again ranks dead last among
wealthy countries. That's according to a new report by the Commonwealth
Fund. Researchers found the U.S. spends far more per capita than 10
other nations - Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, New
Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K. - yet has the lowest
life expectancy, highest infant and maternal mortality rates, and the
most glaring inequities. Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila
Jayapal responded, "Our cruel, for-profit healthcare system is broken. …
It's time to guarantee healthcare as a human right. It's time for
Medicare for All."


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