Some basic facts about the American health care system - and what does it mean when a senator from Congress claim USA has one of the best health care systems in the world?

I was stunned when I listen to the news and a republican in congress claimed the health care system in USA is one of the best in the world.

 I have gathered some facts regarding the American health system from neutral sources. ; Sources that will not have a financial gain from creating false information.  I’m using the WHO statistics for facts since World Health Organization is an outside organization without any interest or investments in USA.

Here are some basic facts about the American health care system:

1.      It ranks as number 37 of the world best health care system by the world health organization.

 Considering US belongs to the western society a ranking of 37 among the world countries do not qualify as one of the best health care systems in the world. A poor country as Cuba is ranked as number 39 on the list and has a health care system almost as functional as USA.

2.      It’s one of the most expensive health care systems in the world with little result to show for:

3.      Many people do not have any health coverage and can’t afford health care:

 Based on the mention facts and trends about the American health care system, I was puzzled when a senator in congress claimed this system is one of the best in the world. Does he have a problem or an agenda? Does he try to mislead the people or is he confused and misled himself?

The motive for the congressman statement? Here are some suggestions:

1. Not informed:  He might care so little about the health of the American population that he don’t bother to look into the facts.
2. Propaganda: He might think he decides the facts; besides he has good coverage for himself and his family.  Maybe he is paid well by the health insurance company to sell propaganda to the population. He does not understand that he is in congress working for the people; he probably thinks he is there to be served by the people.
3. Delusional: People who are extremely selfish might also suffer from delusions and paint the reality as it fits their own agenda. He might also not consider USA as a western country and want to compare the health care system with countries in Africa or Asia?
4. Misunderstanding: He might have been talking about parts of the health system. USA might be considered as one of the foremost countries doing research on health issues.