Sun Sep 15 11:34:59 UTC 2024: ## US Healthcare Spending Surprises: Below OECD Average and Tied with Canada
**Washington, D.C.** – New data suggests that the US spends less on out-of-pocket healthcare than many would expect, falling below the OECD average and aligning with Canada’s spending.
Jason Abaluck, citing economist Garrett Jones, highlighted this surprising fact, which challenges the common perception of exorbitant US healthcare costs. The revelation came from the blog post “USA fact of the day” on the Marginal Revolution website.
This finding contradicts the widely held notion that Americans bear the burden of high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. While the US healthcare system remains a hot topic of debate, this data point adds a layer of complexity to the discussion.
Further investigation is needed to fully understand the implications of these findings and how they relate to the overall cost and accessibility of healthcare in both the US and Canada.
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