>>>>But remember, the quality of the actual medical care is still ranked high.
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>>No, it isn't. The numbers say the US has average quality healthcare.


I strongly, strongly recommend this book for its analysis of the issues around healthcare funding and quality:

http://www.amazon.com/The-American-Health-Care-Paradox/dp/1610392094/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408192907&sr=8-1&keywords=the+american+health+care+paradox

Hits some sacred cows on both sides.

Tamar