Let's pick one dimension: hip replacement costs in NZ versus USA. A poor example since fewer of working age.
Looks like surgical costs are similar when adjusted for GDP. The USA system isn't more expensive in comparison with the NZ system.
Replacement is free on the NZ public health system, but I've seen the painful years of waiting, the majority in my experience have to endure. A critical situation like my solo-mum friend who needed hips replaced was grossly delayed: hellish years trying to bring up her young children.
Looks like surgical costs are similar when adjusted for GDP. The USA system isn't more expensive in comparison with the NZ system.
Replacement is free on the NZ public health system, but I've seen the painful years of waiting, the majority in my experience have to endure. A critical situation like my solo-mum friend who needed hips replaced was grossly delayed: hellish years trying to bring up her young children.
Statistics are very different from outcomes.