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

Because the USA doesn’t have a healthcare system, it has a profit extraction system that as a byproduct of that profit extraction process provides a mediocre amount of healthcare to some of its victims.