THE HEADLINE ISN'T CORRECT

It should read, "4 countries whose inhabitants are more satisfied with their health care." I'm sure what people expect from health care varies between countries, so this is far from a definitive measure but it is another indication that socialized approaches to medicine can be successful.

4 Countries With Better Healthcare Than Ours
By Rick Newman
Posted: September 15, 2009
U.S. News & World Report

The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions surveyed 14,000 people in six countries, asking them to grade their own healthcare system from A to F. The standardized results allow comparisons among all six countries.

Switzerland: A or B: 66 percent; D or F: 14 percent; spending: $4,417
France: A or B: 63 percent; D or F: 12 percent; spending: $3,601
Canada: Percent rating the healthcare system A or B: 46 percent; D or F: 15 percent; annual healthcare spending per person: $3,895
United Kingdom: A or B: 32 percent; D or F: 20 percent; spending: $2,992
United States: A or B: 22 percent; D or F: 38 percent; spending: $7,290
Germany: A or B: 18 percent; D or F: 44 percent; spending: $3,588