| We might discover that, or we might discover something else. In the absence of hard data, who knows? Besides, there are generally flaws in these brute comparisons. For example, the United States leads in pharmaceutical R&D, and that is to some extent reflected in drug prices. It also has the costliest government vetting system in the world, so that it takes much longer to bring a drug to market. Additionally, the price of health care reflects amenities that are not common elsewhere. For example, most countries still rely on wards for hospital patients, whereas the semi- private room has become standard in the United States. Our doctors are generally paid more, and there are a greater number of certified specialists. There is less waiting time for testing and surgical facilities, reflecting a higher incidence of expensive equipment (CAT scans, MRIs, and so forth) and of surgical venues. In other words, we generally get more for our money......... |
