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You have learned the intricacies of healthcare financing and growing expenditures in the United States. Based on your readings and as reported by NHE, you would agree that if the current spending levels continue, the U.S. healthcare delivery system possesses a great danger to the U.S. economy. Here is the million-dollar question: In your estimation, why does healthcare in the U.S. account for such a huge chunk of the GDP in comparison to other countries with comparable economies?

This readings highlighted some drivers of healthcare expenditures and their impact on the system as a whole. If we are able to identify reasons for the exponential increase in healthcare expenditure, then how can it be reduced?

Your assignment is to compare and contrast one country, whose healthcare system you find interesting, to that of the US and discuss healthcare expenditures for each. Consider the drivers of expenditures for each country and list other significant features. Is the country of your choice spending as much on healthcare? If not, what are the differences in spending and why?