US Healthcare System Explained 

What's your experience with the healthcare system in your country? Did you receive treatment you needed or was it denied because you couldn't afford it?

The exorbitant cost of healthcare in America is a result of several complex factors. Firstly, the country's fragmented healthcare system leads to inefficiencies and administrative overheads, with multiple layers of bureaucracy and paperwork increasing expenses. Additionally, the high prices of medical services, pharmaceuticals, and equipment contribute significantly to healthcare costs, fueled by a lack of price transparency and competition. Moreover, the prevalence of costly medical procedures, defensive medicine practices, and a fee-for-service payment model further drive up expenses. Addressing these systemic issues and promoting reforms focused on efficiency, affordability, and accessibility is crucial to mitigate the burden of healthcare costs on individuals and the economy...

What about healthcare in Italy? I got burnt 6 years ago. I got hospitalized for three months and I had 20 surgeries. The price? Absolutely free. Because healthcare is not luxury.

Wow, It's like the hospital is owned by Mr Krabs

UK NHS : One day I was rapidly losing vision in one eye. Left work and went to Moorefields eye hospital. Within one hour infection was diagnosed, immediately treated and prescription to fix. No cost. Love you NHS.

You know its bad when a bone is sticking out body and you dont want to call the ambulance because your worried about the bill

Did anyone else notice that the IV bag and the tissues were in the wrong place?

When your citizen said " don't call ambulance" because she can't afford it when she seriously injured then that's how you know the goverment failing their people.

The World: We treat you even if you don’t have money. USA: Pay or Die.

"Only $500." Dude you have any idea how happy i was when i found $1 on the ground at 4Am at work today? I thought it was a Trap.

I'm Italian and i'm a surgeon, in my hospital almost every operation that i do is free for the patient and paid by our country, and the same is for every hospital in Italy, i'm proud to say that our healthcare system is one of the greatest in the world.

I’m British and was once rushed into hospital in Sydney, Australia via ambulance. They took me straight into resuscitation. I then spent a further week in the ICU and a few extra days on a general ward. During this time I had several procedures done, including an endoscopy. The whole time I was terrified about the costs as I was a Brit in Australia. The whole thing cost me a grand total of $0.00. Thank you for British-Australian reciprocal healthcare - we really are so lucky!! (And Australian healthcare is top notch)!

I almost lost my life because I had a brain tumor. I had 10 surgeries, and went through intensive medical treatment for 5 years. I live in Botswana, a developing country, and I didn't pay anything.

I'm sorry, I'm European and I cannot believe that you have to PAY for an AMBULANCE. That's INSANE

Every other country: health care America: h(EA)lth care

My son had to go to the hospital 6 times within the last year. Ambulance every time, plus a ambulance helicopter the one time. (Norway) I wonder what that would have cost me in out of pocket cost in the US...

European:wanna hear a joke? American:sure! European: free healthcare.. American: I don’t get it ... European: *i know*

*Who knew health care could be so complicated*

Here in New Zealand every citizen is entitled to comprehensive healthcare. If you visit the doctor you only have to pay the consultation fee. Hospitals and surgeries are essentially free and if you need medication, almost everything is subsidized so heavily that you only have to pay a couple of dollars to fill a prescription. It really makes you feel like your taxes are being put to good use.

My acupuncturist told me an old man was peeing blood and refused to go to the hospital because he had no health insurance. So he rather see her instead and go natural. After 3 painful months he got better, but sometime like that shouldn't happen...

One time I had to go to the emergency room because I felt deathly ill & passed out. It turns out my body was just low on potassium (which you can get from bananas, yogurt etc). I was just given an IV bag, a cheap little plastic cup & a vitamin tablet. My bill? *Over $3,500.00 with my insurance!* I couldn’t afford it so it went to debt collectors & hurt my credit for the next 7 years. Yes… We need a better healthcare system.

will be cheaper to buy an flying ticket and go to canada just to get doctor appointment

It doesn't matter how much money you make. If you get sick in America you're screwed. Insurence companies are part of the problem since it spikes the price of everything.

I’ve had panic attacks thinking about how much my parents have paid for my health. Went to an inpatient facility for self-harm, this is the timeline: - referred to the hospital/ER when I told a pediatrician (2 services) - was taken to the facility in an ambulance (3 now) - and spent about a week or so there (only got to leave “quickly” because my grandpa passed away, to which I had to beg the psychologist(s) to sign for release so I could attend his funeral), only saw the psychiatrist for about 5 minutes a day and had group “therapy” that was the quality of a school guidance counselor for an hour every other day. Oh! And everyday at this facility costed $1,000. At the end of the day, got prescribed some new meds, and left with far more emotional trauma than I entered with. Thinking of spending another day there makes me want to dry heave my intestines out.

I went to the hospital early this month for a lower body injury, and I was put through a series of tests, and the doctors said they found nothing wrong. And I was charged $708. We need healthcare for all. The high cost of the medical industry is nearly criminal.

In some hospitals, kids with colds will usually generate a bill to their parents and on that bill there will be something called a "mucus recovery device" that costs $24. You're stuck wondering wtf a "mucus recovery device" is and why they used it on your kid, until you find out that it was actually just a fancy billing word for a box of tissues.. Yes, $24 for a box of tissues.

As a European, I'm really wondering: who makes a profit from this situation? Let's face it: if nobody would make a profit from this situation, it would have been changed already.

I used to live in the U.S. I couldn't afford insurance so my mom paid it (I'm lucky enough to have a parent who can do that). Even then, when my appendix had to be removed, it was a giant problem. I'm talking a five figure problem. I was able to apply my way out of most of it since I was broke myself but they still drained anything they could. I now live in Japan and about three years ago, I accidentally cut my finger open and had to go to the E.R. because it was after hours. An E.R. trip and stitches in the U.S.? You can guess that would have been well into four figures. In Japan? About $5. I also had a bad reaction to some medicine I took once and had to be put on an I.V. and electrodes and monitored for about an hour and a half. In the U.S., it would have been a nightmare. In Japan, it cost me about $30. Btw, the insurance that covered almost nothing in the U.S. was $350 per month. In Japan, I pay about $150.

I lived in the UK for he first 25 years of my life before I moved to the US, and for all the faults of the UKs NHS, it's a thousand times better than the US Health Business system.

“Don’t call an ambulance” damn, Im so American. I have said that so many times myself lmao.

Most horrific crimes: The US Healthcare System

When hearing the prices of the US healthcare system you're hoping that they're stating Zimbabwean dollar and not US dollars

As a British person this is just shocking, confusing and absolutely ridiculously evil. I couldn't even imagine having to think about all of this before I sought healthcare

When guns are a constitutional right but healthcare is a privilege. Murican priorities.

I got charged 4000 for an anxiety pill and an overnight bed after having a work stress breakdown. America is terrible.

My dad got into a horrible motorcycle accident that broke 6 of his ribs, his right femur and hip, dislocated his shoulder, fractured his sternum, and tore his back muscles. He had to get many surgeries and for each stay in the hospital it was $10,000 alone. He stayed for 22 days, and this amount doesn’t even include the amount that he had to pay for the surgeries. His insurance only covered $60,000. 😐

Cost of traveling to America: $1000 Cost of traveling to America and getting sick: $100000000000000000000000000000000000000000

It’s more expensive to have a chronic illness than to own a car 🙃🙃

I fainted in class and I woke up and they were calling EMS I was like “No I can get an Uber” lol a ride is like 700 bucks hell no id rather pay 15ish bucks

I’d rather die in my home than be saved and end up being $40,000 in debt.

who's here during the COVID-19 turmoil?

the us spends up to $8,508 per capita for healthcare, while the second, Norway, spends $5,699. Yet the healthcare in America isn't even good

“Yo dude I just got shot” “*50 grand*” “Wait what!?” “*Sir that will be 50 Grand*” “I’ll just bleed out thanks.”

I used to complain about an average birth in my country being $2000 until i heard that in USA it costs $30000 for an average birth

Corona virus will show that you should have universal health care in USA

I went to an emergency room with my wife just to have her pressure measured, it was over 140 they gave us a bed and took like 4 blood samples, 3 hours went by they measured her pressure again it was ok we went home , one week after that we received a bill for 4000$

Healthcare in the US can be quite expensive so some people travel out of the US for health issues.

I guess my country Sweden health care system is like using Spotify. You pay a small amount every month and can listen to all songs without paying when playing them. Meanwhile, I guess the US system is more like buying a CD when you want to hear a song, and if you want to listen to another song you pay again. For every song, you pay just like you pay for medicine, insurance, treatment, ambulance every time you need help. Instead of paying a little bit (much less than insurance) every month with your tax and get access to every thing.

Very interesting to read the comments. I can understand the point of American citizens, that health care here in Europe isn't really for free. Yes we pay it by taxes and yes we pay when we don't need it. But you have to see our point, too. In fact we don't need to care any more about calling the ambulance or going to the doctor. It's absolutely fatal to think health care is luxury. Health care is for everyone. That's why there is the hippocratic oath. I have no Problem to spend a bit of my salary to be sure. And in addition people who can't afford health care are sure too. That's called solidarity and this is really important for a society! Edit: It is one reason, why Germany wasn't as effected by the Corona virus as other Countries.

The film highlights the plight of the millions of US citizens who have no healthcare cover. But perhaps more shockingly, it shows how even those who have paid thousands often find that their policies are worthless when they need medical attention.

I live in Denmark, and I dont Even pay for 50% of my medicin. Im really sick, and really lucky to live here

The US health system can be summed up quite easily: Doctor to Patient: "Good Morning" (two hundred dollars) ... "Please sit down" (four hundred dollars) ... "How can I help you today?" (six hundred dollars). Bashing the NHS has become a national sport in the UK; it would help if people acquainted themselves with the alternatives before looking a gift horse in the mouth.

How to save money for healthcare in America : don’t get sick

Thankfully America has an alternative health care plan from insurance called "if I break my leg please use your guns to take me out like a broken horse" way cheaper. Easier on the family.

Here in the U.S we have these CareNow clinics, basically a serialized chain of walk in clinics, and the most realistic bill for health care I have ever had was walking into one for a kidney infection; $387 for the visit and testing, which almost makes sense since they had to do a urine test, and then another $80 for a ten day course of antibiotics. Another time I had to get checked out for a sprained ankle, that cost me around $230 for a doctor to come in, feel my ankle, and tell me I just needed to stay off it for a couple days.

I live in the US and fall into that, not poor enough for gov help but very far from comfort category, and this really is an accurate depiction. myself and everyone I know avoid medical care whenever possible because its far to expensive. Its just plain wrong.

US healthcare system explained: It sucks. The end.

AND suddenly the EU isn’t so bad anymore.

I’m from Wellington New Zealand and we have the free Saint John ambulance. The only place you may need to pay is in our largest city Auckland. Other than that, I have never had to pay anything when I’ve been to the public hospital and GP visits range from $17 to $50 for an appointment (free if you’re under 18) and most of our prescriptions are subsidised so I only pay $5 for that. I’m very grateful to be living here haha

My parents are still try to pay off my brothers hospital bill after 2 years it’s ridiculous. My mom is always yelling at my brothers and I telling us to be careful so we don’t have to go to the hospital.

He says it all at (9:07): “America has the most expensive but least effective healthcare.”

In Malaysia you only need to pay about 50 cent USD to go the goverment hospital 💀

Thank you for this video, every American needs to understand this

In other countries doctors see a patient, in US doctors see a customer.

I'll save you the time: it's nonexistent

I'm so happy that I love on Canada. I had to make a trip to the emergency room last month... I didn't pay a cent.

Thank you so much for letting me express my feelings about your video. You record every video post so well. Keep the hard work going and good luck.

Every day I fear getting sick, or in a car accident, that's why I try not to leave my house.

"It just chest pain bruh, no big deal" A broke man lasts words

Health Care is not a privilege but a necessity! NHS is not perfect, it has massive problems which it needs to fix. But hopefully it will never be privatised.

A single wisdom tooth pain, got it removed. No complications, No insurance $5,500... Thanks Nassau Medical Hospital..

about $200 get deducted from my paycheck every week.. when im sick i don't go to the hospital because i stll gotta pay.. If i choose not to pay for insurance i get penalized !! So if you cant afford health insurance you will be penalized... Great U S of A

I can't believe how bad the US treats their people

Care is calculated by the size of your wallet.

I was once treated with stitches on my hand abroad - withun the EU. Not only the entire visot was 45 minutes on a weekend, but the treatment was 125€. It included a very short visit by a surgeon who checked if all "connections" in my hand were ok, and just said "okay" (literally), then a technician came and put the stitches. No stress, no rush, I even chatted with the technician.

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I stayed overnight in the hospital last year for a kidney infection. Pretty standard, took some blood, pee, gave fluids did an X-ray and of course gave some pain meds..... $34,000!!!!!! I shit you not I wish I still had the bills .. the American health care system is a JOKE

Healthcare should be a public good not a business

Thanks for the explanation. This is great field to work.

"Ain't nobody gonna take no care of my medical bills, but myself" says the infuriated American, as he reads about Obamacare. Waving his Walmart Colt Special around, he accidentally shoots his wife in the shoulder, sending the family into crippling debt. The American classic, a land of the truly free.

In Austria you pay depending on your income special taxes for the healthcare and you have insurance from the day you are born. There is no treatment (that you need) that the government doesn't pay for. To me, it sounds so absurd that a rich country like the US is not caring enough for their people to pay their medical bills.

The Hospitals in America aren’t for the people

American here that has been in and out of the hospital multiple times. Here’s my tips: Ask for an itemized list- the cost will go down because they often remove contestable costs If you brings pills from home, do not give them to the nurse. If you do, you will be charged for the nurses assisting/administering medication for each pill even if it’s them just handing the pill to you in a plastic cup. Do not take offered (and optional) braces/ice packs. Ask for the exact title of the thing they are wanting you to take, and then go buy your own at a drug store. It’s likely to be at least $50 cheaper since it’s not “administered”. Talk to your insurance (nicely) before paying ANYTHING. They can and will sort many costs out and figured out what you ACTUALLY owe. This will decrease the bill, sometimes by a lot due to bureaucracy errors. Be aware of how many gowns/pants, bedding, and other fabric items that need to be replaced you are using. Obviously don’t wear the same gown for too long, but be aware there are charges for each set. Bring your own food and drinks, if it’s allowed. Hospital food tastes nasty and is expensive. (Although the kitchen staff is usually super nice). If you know a procedure (or birth) is coming up in advance, see if you are pay for it before hand. This often will drive down the cost a lot. Ask about the expected costs upfront, and ask if there’s an extra charge for EVERYTHING! An assisted walk down the hallway or trip to the bathroom can cost extra if a nurse is involved instead of a family member (obviously gauge this in accordance with your needs, if you need a nurse you need a nurse). Did you know skin-to-skin between mother and child before the cord is cut and the baby is cleaned costs extra money? It’s dumb af. You may be charged more if you have a pre-existing condition/neurological issue/difference. Contest this ASAP. Especially if it’s a situation where the patient has autism/ is neurodiverent and they added in some unnecessary cost. It could be a case of possible discrimination. Always contest your bill. It’s easy to lower it that way and not a lot of ppl know that you can! And VOTE for candidates that will push for Medicaid for All/Universal Healthcare.

I'm privately insured, meaning I can request being treated by the main doctor from the whole hospital same as get a one bed room, it's my choice. Even tho I'm paying about 300 euros monthly for my insurance, I had to pay 750 Euros when I got wasted and landed in the hospital, insurance won't cover that. Also as being privately insured I need to pay mostly half the bill that it's that bad. For example filling 3 teeth is about 1500-2000 Euros. So I need to pay all of it upfront and then send the bill to the insurance and they will cover a part of it 50-80% depending on your insurance. It's not great but not bad, normal people who don't own companies have normal insurance and pay about 50 Euros and that's it.

I lived 11 years in US, and trust me I loved every second but these insurance policies scary me and i don’t want to deal with it when I’m getting old so one reason why I’m moving back to Germany. Will miss you US.

This is one of the reasons why I love living in Europe

The tissue and IV bag graphics are flipfloped

I’m overwhelmed by how many people and groups are sharing the understanding of better in context of themselves/organizations/local/larger context. It’s really affirming.

It's shocking that the US does not have a single payer health care sysyem

It's so good to go to the hospital and don't get bankrupt in the process. you Americans should try it, it's fun

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@8:12 that's a weird looking IV bag and box of tissues

I complain about paying £8 for my inhalers in the uk

0:13 "And Singapore" *shows Brunei*

The UK health service is the exact opposite. It's got virtually no out of pocket expense. But that means an incredible level of stress on the system.

I'm from Scotland, and i think it must be so nerve-racking for Americans that they have to worry about going bankrupt when they need to go to the hospital

Healthcare in America is... I can spend $25,000 on healthcare in my lifetime, but my money will also be used to pay for the healthcare of other people, or I can spend $125,000 on healthcare in my life, but it won't be used for anyone else. Americans would prefer to pay an extra $100,000 in their lifetime for the warm feeling they get inside from not helping anyone else. Not caring for other people and being made idiots out of by their government and corporations is American culture, so we shouldn't knock it.

Universal Health Care is NOT a radical idea! Honestly there are a lot of scare stories about it in the US media but it works very well elsewhere

As an American I can tell you One of the worst aspects of this county is the healthcare system by far followed by gun violence :(

My auntie had to pay so much for an ambulance, not to mention how horrible her stay at the hospital was. She was charged even for the most mundane stuff