Gaps between Healthcare in the United States and other Nations

The United States is consistently seen as one of, if not the top nation in terms of economic, military, and technological prowess. In these three areas, it faces minimal competition. However, there is one certain trait of a prosperous country in which it lags behind: healthcare. The United States healthcare system, despite its high costs, falls to other developed countries. This paper seeks to analyze the differences between the United States healthcare system and that of other nations, both better (such as the leader in life expectancy Monaco) and worse (Afghanistan). The paper shows how facets of Monaco’s healthcare system, among other nations’, can serve as examples for the US to follow, as well as illustrate some pros and cons between the two systems. It also shows the immense progress the nation has already made when compared to lower-ranked countries such as Afghanistan. However, any comments made in this paper are purely for analysis and do not show support or dissent against any such party.