Health Insurance Falls Short to Other Countries

Recent surveys have revealed how Americans really feel about the current state of health insurance. Compared to other countries, citizens are hesitant because of monetary challenges.

In the United States, 33 percent of adults went without recommended care or drugs because of the expense, compared with 5 percent in the Netherlands and 6 percent in the United Kingdom, according to the report.
In addition, 20 percent of U.S. adults had problems paying medical bills, compared with 9 percent in France, 2 percent in the United Kingdom, 3 percent in Germany and 4 percent in the Netherlands.

Although much of Europe provides healthcare for its citizens, the Single Payer system would not work in America due to the grip that HMO companies have on the US government. It is important that new laws like Obamacare continue to adapt and pass, because the current system isn't working.