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

It’s the victory of profit over human needs.

Capitalism…

“One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them; In the Land of Mordor where the shadows lie.”

The planet is falling into the void of profit…