"It means that all of us—doctors, hospitals, pharmacists, drug companies, nurses, home health agencies, and so many others—are drinking at the same trough which happens to hold $2.1 trillion, or 16% of our GDP."
16% of GDP? Other developed nations pay much less: on average 9% of GDP (http://opencrs.com/document/RL34175). Health care in the US isn't 67% better than in other developed countries.
16% of GDP? Other developed nations pay much less: on average 9% of GDP (http://opencrs.com/document/RL34175). Health care in the US isn't 67% better than in other developed countries.