And we spend MUCH more on a per capita basis than other 1st world countries.What I find funny is that we pay for the uninsured already. Hospitals have to provide care in the case of life or death regardless of insurance. This adds to all of our insurance costs.
It also costs more to treat at that stage. Preventive care is much cheaper than emergency care. Why do you think employees push wellness? The less claims they make against the company insurance policy the lower the premiums. Preventive care reduces claims.