Forbes June 13, 2019
It’s no secret the healthcare industry is in shambles, with the U.S. at the head of the frustration parade. The newest insights from the Deloitte 2019 Global health care outlook are shocking.
Per-person health care spending in the U.S. is expected to reach $11,674 by 2022 (compared to just $54 in Pakistan). But the higher per-person spending doesn’t necessarily equate to higher-quality health care. When compared to 10 developed countries, the U.S. ranks last in overall health care performance. To sum it up, our per capita spending is 50% greater than the next country. But the U.S. is in last place for efficiency, equity, and healthy lives.
Insurance costs are skyrocketing, yet hospitals and healthcare facilities are struggling for life...