eli5: How come health care cost so much more in America vs. other countries?

Question

I understand that insurances covers part of the cost. However, the total cost (before coverage) is still much higher in America. Why?

Is the supply chain different? Are doctors and staff paid better in America?

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Answer 1

The US health system is entirely for profit & run by human beings. They couldn’t give a rat fuq about actual people & suffering. I have friends who’ve been denied new leg prosthetics & they have to beg via ‘appeals’.