U.S. healthcare ranks last among 11 developed nations, report says

Source: Los Angeles Times

Despite having the costliest care, the U.S. ranks last among 11 industrialized countries on healthcare quality and access, according to a new report.

The other top-ranked countries were Switzerland and Sweden. France and Canada were just above the U.S. at the bottom of the rankings.
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They said provisions in the Affordable Care Act may help boost the country's standing.
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Americans also experienced financial barriers. More than a third of U.S. adults reported skipping a recommended test or treatment because of cost, according to the report.

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