Wednesday, February 11, 2026

America's Expensive Healthcare System

Why the U.S. Spends So Much on Healthcare
https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/us-healthcare-cost-charts-0fccfc06
A big reason is the high prices Americans pay for surgeries and drugs.

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
https://theconversation.com/why-is-us-health-care-still-the-most-expensive-in-the-world-after-decades-of-cost-cutting-initiatives-273743 

Health Insurance Is Now More Expensive Than the Mortgage for These Americans
https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/aca-health-insurance-cost-subsidies-expire-37a595a9
Monthly health-insurance bills are rocketing higher for middle-income earners who rely on Obamacare.

We Asked 300 People About Health Care Costs. The Numbers Are Shocking.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/opinion/health-insurance-obamacare-subsidies-america.html