Healing America's medical system

America is ranked:

• 8th in mortality at 88.7 while Netherlands is 96.1 and Australia is 95.9
• the total number of years lost to disability and premature death America is 24.306 the highest of advanced countries: Japan is 16,224, Switzerland is 17,048, France is 17,833
• Hospital admissions for preventable diseases are more frequent in the U.S. than in comparable countries
• The 30-day mortality rates for ischemic strokes (caused by blood clots) is 4.2 deaths per 100 patients in the United States, compared to an average of 6.9 deaths per 100 patients in similar countries. 
• The U.S. has higher rates of medical, medication, and lab errors than comparable countries
• Adults in most comparable countries have quicker access to a doctor or nurse when they need care - US is 51% while Netherlands is 77% and Australia is 67%
• US is ranked 37th in best health care while France and Italy are ranked first and second
• The most notable way the U.S. differs from other industrialized countries is the absence of universal health insurance coverage.
• The United States currently ranks highest in healthcare spending among the developed nations of the world. the U.S. rate was a staggering $10,000 per capita.

It is claimed that in the US 450,000 people die each year of medical error, and burnout effects 50% of our doctors. 

Why do we rank so low when we spend the most? Why is there a discussion today about universal health care? Let us do what is right!  If other countries can do it, so should we.