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Sheldon Whitehouse: overall, the U.S. spends 50 percent more of its GDP on healthcare than any other country

On the recordMarch 6, 2024
overall, the U.S. spends 50 percent more of its GDP on healthcare than any other country
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

U.S. healthcare spending is significantly higher than other countries with poor life expectancy outcomes.

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