>>>There are other things that drive costs up significantly which have lead that the average American pays twice or triple as much than in other countries for only mediocre quality of healthcare.
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>Youch. ;-) Actually the quality of care for Mr Average USA is pretty good... not that I dare post reasons why the US keeps coming bottom in the Commonwealth reviews in case those points become sound bites. ;-)

I think the main point its ranked pretty low, is that healthcare is good or even excellent as long as you can pay for it. If you cannot afford it... well ... may the gods be with you.