Healthcare For All | Part 2 in Series of The American Government Fix Tree

How the richest country in the world pays the most, dies youngest among peers, and calls it “freedom” like it’s a punchline,

Picture this: You’re born in America, the land of the free, home of the brave, and apparently the kingdom of the eternally screwed when it comes to not dying broke from a broken leg. We spend $4.9 trillion in 2023 — that’s $14,570 per person — on “healthcare.” By 2025 projections? We’re rocketing toward $5.6 trillion, per capita pushing $16,000+. Other rich countries? They spend half that and keep people alive longer.

Even adjusted for purchasing power, the U.S. spends roughly 2.5x the OECD average per person on healthcare.

Before We Argue About Who Pays, Let’s Ask Why It Costs So Much