Visualizing the US Healthcare System Compared to Other Wealthy Nations

A newly published report from the Commonwealth Fund found that while the US spends the most on healthcare, it has the worst health outcomes amongst wealthy nations. In a new Advisory Board article, find 6 key charts that visualize the data, including “Changes in life expectancy over time,” “Healthcare spending per capita,” and “Avoidable deaths per 100,000 population over time.”

According to the article, “Avoidable deaths refer to those that are preventable and treatable, such as through effective public health measures and timely care. In 2020, the United States had 336 avoidable deaths per 100,000 people, which was significantly higher than any other country.”

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(Source: Advisory Board, February 2^nd, 2023)