Top 10 Countries for the Best Healthcare in the World

[@TravelingwithKristin]

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[@RaymondRyan-b5r]

I work in the US system. It's a mess on many levels. Thanks for this tremendous report.

[@Shadowguy456234]

IMHO - after moving from the US to Switzerland - there is no US healthcare system, there are at least 50 different ones.

[@mysticaltyger2009]

The biggest problem with the U.S. is we're corrupt. I don't trust the government to administer any more health care than they already do. With the amount of money we already spend on Medicare/Medicaid, we should already have universal coverage without having to spend another dime in taxes or out of pocket.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks for watching @RaymondRyan-b5r!

[@MNP208]

Same. I’m glad that I work in health care simply because I know how to navigate the complexity. 🫤

[@terryschima4964]

Had to go to hospital in Taiwan; it was free! But had to pay for special treatment at a traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, who helped me greatly. Definitely recommend Taiwan.

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

Taiwan has a model universal healthcare system (free) that once featured on CNN for its good example.

[@kathleenkulman7841]

France, Iceland, Dutch, Switzerland, Norway, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Singapore

[@Timithos]

You forgot the Netherlands.

[@kathleenkulman7841]

@@Timithos thanks!

[@gericrouch3031]

Netherlands is mentioned (Dutch).​@@Timithos

[@dksilber9500]

Sweden is missing. Just saying...

[@dao8805]

Kristin, thank you for this valuable information. I am an American subscriber who is definitely looking for medical tourism information and would greatly appreciate you covering more specific information on this topic. Both medical and dental :)

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Great to hear! I have another video about Medical Tourism coming soon

[@Elcomendante64]

One option for dental is across the border from Uma, az. Thousands of Americans cross that border daily almost exclusively for dental work. Just google it. A city with hundreds of dentists servicing Americans. For a bit more money than Mexico there is Canada. I live on the USA side but use a dentist in Canada. Many of my neighbors do the same. As an example, I needed some work, my USA dentist wanted $2,200 usd. The Canadian dentist took $1,200 cdn. Mexico would be cheaper yet but for me less convenient. My neighbor needed a lot of work. His price was $40k in USA, $20k in Canada and 12k in Mexico. Mexican dentist put him up in a hotel for a week for that. Neighbor is very happy.

[@JanosNemeth-y7n]

@@TravelingwithKristin Spain 🇪🇸 & Italy 🇮🇹 the best health care in EUROPE ❤ ALOHA FROM HAWAII.

[@jshawsworld]

Visited dentist and optometrist in Taiwan and can vouch for the low price and high quality, esp compared to where I was living at the time Puerto Rico (not exactly US but US territory)

[@AdamGordon1977]

Thank you for sharing. I hope the US system improves. I hate that people need to go to other countries to get better/more cost effective care.

[@mgtowski395]

It won't. It'll get worse.

[@williesteele4503]

As long as the USA is a system based on profit, it will never get cheaper. They profit on your sickness and in your time of need! wrap your head around that!

[@kloatlanta]

It won’t because our govt doesn’t support single payer system. I’m you’re late 50s and self employed looking at near $1000/mo premiums, not to mention deductibles and co pays.

[@nunuvyurbiz123]

Thanks - a part 2 that compares different health insurance plans (primary health insurance not travel insurance) would be great! Cigna Global, Integra Global, UHC Global, Aetna International, IMG Global, GeoBlue, Safety Wing, etc.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Yes I’m due to make a health insurance video!

[@grizfan93]

Why burn money on those global plans? You can get excellent private insurance in many companies from local providers that will likely be far less expensive, and much easier to access than the companies you mentioned. I live in Portugal, and wouldn't go near any of those companies.

[@nunuvyurbiz123]

@@grizfan93 Because that doesn’t work for anyone who moves around. If you’re only spending 30 days or so in each country then you’re just going to have to pay a premium for flexible health insurance (and flexible mobile plans, and…).

[@grizfan93]

@@nunuvyurbiz123 yeah. At that point maybe travel insurance? That’s definitely an edge case though.

[@nunuvyurbiz123]

@@grizfan93 No, travel insurance is not primary health insurance. It’s not really an edge case for the folks who watch this channel. Kristen herself is constantly on the move.

[@jolynnmarie7701]

Yes looking to leave but healthcare is top of my list followed by ease of transfer and affordability

[@davidpeterzell789]

Thanks for another great video. This is so useful and important.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful, David!

[@lynwill9946]

Excellent topic. I am searching for residency and countries with excellent healthcare, quality, and moderate temperature.

[@Timithos]

Moderate temperatures means that there is the existence of cold. If I had to choose from these 10, Singapore would be it.

[@musicproduction1330]

I was just sick in Sweden and France. The long wait times you mentioned for Sweden were certainly true in my case, as it took the better part of a day. In addition, the doctor told me that they don’t test for COVID anymore; and she refused to give me an antibiotic for my bronchitis, even though I have a history of developing secondary bacterial infections, telling me she could lose her license. As a US citizen, the visit cost me $200. It would have cost $170 more, but I requested to skip the X-ray. I continued to get more and more sick as we traveled to France, struggling to breathe. In France, I waited 10 minutes to see a doctor, paid 30€, and left with a prescription for an antibiotic. My ability to breathe returned to normal within 48 hours. Based on this experience, France is the clear winner for me. Of course, it’s just one sample; but it was enough for me to decide I’ll never move to Sweden, even though it’s a beautiful country with great people.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad you are okay! It sounds a bit like my experience in the Netherlands - they don’t like to give out prescriptions. France is definitely at the top!

[@Jbghkkjkkyyf]

So I had this very rare surgery a few weeks ago, and I meant a guy on Reddit who had the same surgery as me, same day, from Amsterdam. I was shocked when he told me he did not receive antibiotics and it’s extremely rare to get them at all in Netherlands. For this surgery (and I feel like most surgeries in the US) I took a 7 day supply for antibiotics that started two days before the surgery. I understand other countries not wanting to give out Percoets and OxyContin like candy (as we do in the US), however the antibiotic thing shocked me

[@shinyshinythings]

I’ve never waited for more than 10 minutes to see a doctor in France. And while they don’t give out painkillers like candy, my husband was once given a script for a painkiller that we discovered (after he’d filled it) was actually made up of 500mg of acetaminophen and 10mg of opium. 😂 He never even opened the box!

[@BillGreenAZ]

Free doesn't always equal better, does it?

[@mwp446678]

@@BillGreenAZ I understand, however, do you want to be free from medical bankruptcy?

[@shinyshinythings]

Hey Kristin! Glad to see you’re still making move-abroad content even though you’re stateside. I’m living in France and one thing that’s crucial to know for foreigners wanting to relocate is that while medical care here is high quality, there are “medical deserts” where few doctors are taking new patients, and waits for specialists are very long. It’s also rare, even in a big city like Paris, to find doctors who can speak English. So if you hope to relocate to France in the hope of more affordable medical care, research the area well, and plan to ramp up your French quickly.

[@shinyshinythings]

One other thing, the public health system only pays 80% of the cost of care. You’re on the hook for the rest, and you pay 100% at the time of service until you get your carte vitale, which can take a long time. There are secondary insurance companies called mutuelles that pay (or reimburse) the other 20% of the cost.

[@mwp446678]

Please define wait times for specialists. Are wait-times based on minutes, months, etc.?

[@CaptainGyro]

Very informative. Good job.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful @CaptainGyro! 😊

[@MrBarrystuart]

Great video! I'd love to see a follow-up video showcasing some of the better Healthcare systems in the Caribbean and Latin American cities. Love your content - thanks for posting !

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Great suggestion! Thanks Barry!

[@robertpuente3505]

Thanks for the helpful information

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful, Robert!

[@falsificationism]

This was so incredibly well-researched and thorough. Thanks for taking the time to put all this info together!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much @falsificationism! 😊 I really appreciate your kind words! It means a lot to me that you found the research thorough and helpful.

[@falsificationism]

@@TravelingwithKristin 100%. As a younger person considering retirement/relocation (early 40s), you're literally my first stop for information. It's been so incredibly helpful listening to you (as I'm furiously taking notes). Cheers!

[@Maestra_D]

Another great video! So interesting. Thanks for the useful info. Looking forward to future videos on these topics.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much! 😊 I’m really glad you found the video interesting and helpful.

[@ernestconnell8087]

In the US, a simple crown for a tooth will cost over $1500.

[@aeolia80]

Edit: South Korea is NOT in SouthEast Asia, lol Having lived in South Korea for 5 years and now an immigrant in France......... I will take the healthcare in Korea over France ANYDAY!!!!! the prices are comparable even for out of pocket, but the actual care itself is better. And you don't need a referral for any specialist, and many clinics take walk-ins

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You’re absolutely right-South Korea is definitely not in Southeast Asia! 😂 Sorry about that and thanks for the clarification! It’s great to hear about your experiences living in both South Korea and France. I appreciate your insights on the healthcare system. Your perspective is really valuable-thanks for sharing! 🌏💖

[@sjw4life546]

The US has a trillion-dollar economy. It better have clean water. And even that isn't 100% accurate

[@digidol52]

I find the water in most US cities is undrinkable, the smell of chlorine is vile. Clean but poisonous?

[@sjw4life546]

@digidol52 A study from the US Geological survey showed that nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with chemicals that can lead to cancer, obesity, thyroid disease, and high cholesterol.

[@brendanobern5535]

Flint, MI

[@jacque4697]

Most cities in the US add fluoride to the water. Fluoride is a known toxin yet for some reason the government insists on adding it. And it’s impossible to avoid getting a dose of fluoride since the water gets sprayed on your veggies in the grocery and you absorb it in the shower.

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

It is actually around $27 trillion in size. The largest on earth. For comparison, Russia's is some $2 trillion in size. The EU and China weigh in at around $18.5 trillion each in size.

[@jelenajm1160]

I've done some research into different European destinations as my husband and I are looking to relocate from Canada and started looking at the healthcare sitatons in different countries. Serbia has an effective mixed public and private healthcare system where residents can use the public system at no cost and the private healthcare system is both easy accessible and very affordable. Serbia is currently seen as one of the top medical tourism destinations in Europe due to it's afforable and high quality medical services (and dentistry in particular).

[@jaylewis9876]

This was a great video for expats looking for primary residency. Many Americans can benefit by flying to get treated at a place with higher quality and lower cost. Even if the hotel and plane tickets break even its basically getting a vacation instead of the total loss paying 4x more and risking medical mistakes in the US.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Yes indeed. Many countries offer a " health vacation " travel package 👌

[@rachelelionbaird3015]

Hi. I am traveling to India through Ireland and I am wondering about having a separate traveling health coverage policy (I will mostly be in India). I am planning on getting travel insurance (would love a recommendation on that), but also a separate health coverage policy, recommendations?

[@kitty_s23456]

Hi. I've seen several travel vloggers use SafetyWing insurance (and I've seen 2 of them use it well). I'm not affiliated, it's just what I've seen. Btw, if you're travelling to India as a solo female, research the areas well. Some areas aren't ideal for solo females. Good luck.

[@neck2011]

Well done Kristin.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you! 😊

[@Constellasian]

Thanks for this. It's good to know what European countries have great healthcare systems.

[@LifeinGlow]

Thank you Kristin! Interesting.. can you compare health systems of Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Bali, Argentina, Uruguay? :)

[@justsomerandomperson987]

what is the international healthcare you use? I don't see the link or mention

[@TravelingwithKristin]

SafetyWing bit.ly/SafetyWingIns

[@punisher6659]

Great content.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinjewell233]

In the medical field across Europe, France is considered the best on the continent for health and eyes, teeth is another point and everyone in France hates the Social Security for their lack of coverage...there is good dentists, I even found an American dentist, but you have to pay cash or have an excellent mutuelle (private insurance to get reimbursed) Across Europe the best dental is said to be Hungary or Spain, I found a dentist I really like in Sitges, she studied in the US and does excellent work...I had the nightmare dental work that we heard horror stories of in Europe and now I know to go to Spain or Budapest....

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I didn’t know that about dental care in Hungary! Will investigate 🤓

[@Timithos]

All these mentions of European countries ranking high without mentioning Southeast Asia was getting suspicious, until the SE Asia countries then did get mentioned. Probably good to note that Malaysia and Thailand probably rank close to #11 & #12. I was surprised Malaysia didn't make it into this top 10 in the world of best health care.

[@Constellasian]

Thailand is a mixed bag. Many expats there said private healthcare insurance allows access to private medical facilities and those are great. The regular healthcare facilities are hit or miss, can be expensive, and not worth gambling your health or life on it.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

They will be in a separate video about Medical Tourism 😊

[@nomadjim]

I was thinking the same thing. i have had outstanding healthcare experiences in Malaysia, to the point that it is my preferred place to go in the world for any health issues. Top-notch, English-speaking doctors, quality care, efficient and comprehensive, no waiting issues at private hospitals, modern facilities, affordable enough to pay out of pocket with no problem.

[@jaynair2942]

Hi Kristin. Thanks for this video about the countries with the best health care systems. You're looking so pretty 👌 😊

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Your support means a lot! 💖

[@DeusExMachina50]

Where are the timestamps?

[@lucarmyfool4800]

Lost in time...

[@scottmartin6139]

Over 55 million people enrolled in Medicare. 92 million enrolled in Medicaid / CHIP. 10 million enrolled in VA HC. That’s 157 million people, or nearly 48 % of the US population, receiving government sponsored health care at a total cost $1.8 Trillion (give or take) for 2023 or 30% of all federal spending (2023 total federal spending = $6.2 Trillion funded by $4.5 Trillion in tax revenue and $1.7 Trillion debt, of which $658 Billion was used to pay interest on previously existing debt). Good times!

[@AL5520]

Medicare (for 65+ and before in a few specific cases) is a good start (with 65 million now) but only one part of it is free, and not for all (depending on whether you've payed the tax while working for a minimum duration). The free part is only for inpatient hospital, in some cases you pay a deductible and above 60 days on hospital you start paying for your stay, first partial (that gets higher up to 150 days) and than full. For all other levels of care you need to pay a monthly fee + deductibles - It's not as expensive as private insurance but it's not cheap. Medicaid is for those with low income so first of all, the fact that so many people qualify shows one of the main problems of the US system. Apart from that this number is much lower now as the 92 million was during the pandemic (it's from 2022) when they passed a law that prevents states to take people of medicaid. That ended in 2023 and states starting kicking of people from medicaid. In any case, both of those systems are problematic because they do not have their own continuance financing as any other system in the world has and the people in it are those who usually need it the most but cannot pay for it. A universal single payer health system is more balanced as everyone pays for it regardless of usage, which is how insurance works - but in this case it's something everyone will need it one day, some more and some less which is why it should be obligatory and universal. The fact is that any other country in the world has a more efficient healthcare system than the US that costs less and yields better results. That said, even this flawed problematic government system is more efficient and costs less than the cost paid by the rest of the population for healthcare.

[@scottmartin6139]

@@AL5520 I didn’t say it was free I said “government sponsored” (i.e. heavily subsidized). The point being that the federal government is already heavily involved in the HC business. A fact that most single-payer opponents like to ignore.

[@AL5520]

@@scottmartin6139 The opponents do not ignore this, they would stop those plans if they could, and they're doing all they can to lower Medicaid benefits (with Medicare and VA HC it's harder for them to do as when it's not low income people and their voters it's harder). In any case you're comment was very unclear as for the purpose and sounded like you think it's a bad think, which is not the case. It's also not an actual single payer system which is what the US should have.

[@scottmartin6139]

@@AL5520 my comment provides no opinion but simply conveys publicly available information from a particular point in time.

[@thefilipinapee]

Thanks for sharing

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're welcome @thefilipinapee!

[@murthypamarthi1902]

She is looking very beautiful!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much for the kind words @murthypamarthi1902! 😊

[@paulbmiles]

Im reluctant to explore expat life due to a preexisting medical condition (kidney transplant) I'm doing well, but I'm concerned I'd be excluded from any private or public health care? Are there any cou tries i could consider despite my condition? Do you have any suggestions for advice from an expert in this field? Thanks! I've enjoyed your travels, I respect how long you have lived that lifestyle, and I love your vids!

[@asiatravels007]

Good video but as many have mentioned, no Thailand or Malaysia? I look forward to your follow up videos but even Nomad Capitalist raves about Malaysian healthcare, which is cheap as chips 🥳🥳

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you! I will be talking about Malaysia in a separate video about medical tourism 😊

[@ecfont94]

Where do you find the digital nomad visa for Sweden? I can't find anything on Sweden having one. Please help 🙏🏻

[@JustBadMeAndI]

The Randstad in the Netherlands is not a city! Amsterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Leiden, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Delft are cities, Randstad is a region with significant economic activity, or of high importance.

[@jw_nomad]

Taiwan is really a country with warm and harmonic atmosphere.

[@jekylltraveler]

Malaysia and Thailand didn't make the list? Odd.

[@DragonKingGaav]

No timestamps?!?!?

[@lucarmyfool4800]

You have to look at the video 3 times, 3rd time they are there...

[@IFSTherapyRealResults]

I need to travel for Medical Tourism ... was thinking about Malaysia? I noticed it did not make the list and I wondered why? Was it close ... like # 11.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you for asking! I was trying to decide between videos for medical tourism, healthcare, and longevity. Essentially they are three different videos with a different top 10 for each topic. I’ll see if I can make the medical tourism one soon!

[@xxgoodnevil17xx]

Yes please!

[@teestees1115]

there is no free public healthcare in Switzerland. Instead, all residents of Switzerland must pay for their own private health insurance. This applies to both Swiss nationals and foreign expats.

[@katjakettmann8679]

Luxembourg has a good health care system

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I found that as well in my research! Essentially most of Europe has great healthcare 😊 it’s stiff competition

[@carolmartin4413]

Excellent review of health care coverage/expediency around the world. Younger Americans/usa should heed your words re: availability of excellent care that is not cost prohibitive. Too late for we older adults...but smart younger generations should seriously consider dual citizenship to cya while you can. I have no faith in the usa system anymore. Example...my clinic charged me $340 for a simple covid test..not covered by Medicare. We are sol...younger people need to plan now.

[@j_yh]

What about Thailand? 😮 Shocked and actually disappointed that you would leave Thailand off a list like this. Yet you include Korea?! if not for wealthy folks going for cosmetic surgery it would not be on a list for medical tourism. 😐 Quality and expertise in Thailand is world-class, it's significantly cheaper than most countries you listed, and the range of visa options and low cost healthcare insurance for non-citizens is broad. 🙏 please do a one off video just on Thailand healthcare options. Thank you!

[@scoaste]

The Netherlands sounds ideal to me, but I'm wary of the wealth tax.

[@MrStan0630]

I visit France almost yearly, and have a good friend who lives in Paris. One thing I don’t understand is if healthcare in France is “almost free”, then why do some French citizens have private healthcare? BTW, France is not a single payer country. Its healthcare system is divided into Regions.

[@terryschima4964]

I’m curious. Why didn’t you mention Thailand and Malaysia? I’ve heard lots of good things about both of them.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

They will be featured in an upcoming video about Medical Tourism, which is rated differently to the global general healthcare rankings 😊

[@pinetworkminer8377]

As far as I know, they're thought to be value-for-money but their level of medical technology is behind developed countries.

[@FlymanMS]

It's like they keep growing.

[@Maestra_D]

FYI I was told Paracetamol=Tylenol

[@kathleenkulman7841]

That’s true. RN here

[@NDemanuele1]

What about Thailand?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

😉👍 Visit 🇹🇭 Thailand for love and leisure ⛱️🌴

[@Indah_nan80]

Why is malaysia not included?.

[@mindcache5650]

The cost of pharma meds in Singapore is 5 X that of Taiwan.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

The healthcare isn’t FREE anywhere. Somebody pays for it and that’s usually through HIGH TAXES!! I’ve lived in countries with so-called “free” healthcare and most of the time it’s substandard. And it’s NEVER FREE! 😮

[@naturaljustice4654]

Well, award winning healthcare systems?? What the ..... Greatest healthcare system in Europe, believe me or not...... not Norway, far far away.

[@darrylk808]

Singapore! My favorite city. Unfortunately, they don't want me. I'm retired and idle. They only want productive people, and I'm not willing to go back to work just to get in.😂

[@robinpettit7827]

The United States made a mistake with the Health Maintenance Act back in 1972 or was it 1973?

[@producer169]

Surprise Thailand is not on your list.

[@arii1987]

Come to Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I will someday!

[@arii1987]

@@TravelingwithKristin Malaysia is a medical tourism center in the Region. Nomad Capitalist often vouches for this and send their staff worldwide for medical check ups here.

[@anonymousJAN2024]

Healthcare is never ”free” in the countries you mentioned. It is paid by through high taxes.

[@m8852]

Lame advertisement for the bag.

[@bhutchin1996]

Where's the best healthcare in countries that are less complicated to relocate to where you're not expected to have a minimum monthly income of $2,000 USD?

[@cachecow]

That was almost every country I will never live in

[@douwe4549]

Good healthcare is overrated, good (non processed)food is underrated

[@markt4297]

Very true, US health care ranks low. Health care is never Free!! Somebody is paying taxes for health care.

[@PepeLepew-rm9ft]

World health care compared to USA isn't a high bar.😢

[@mjs28s]

health care might seem "free" in many places but it clearly is not. Taxes are pretty high, like the US is high for the higher earners but in many of the countries with "free" healthcare the very high tax rates start at pretty low income levels. Australia, for example, at $18,200 you are paying 16%. Then at $45,000 those dollars are taxed at 30%. At $135,000 you are now paying 37% and at $190,000+ you are paying 45%. Medicare levy of 2% is NOT included in the above nor are any other taxes (such as an territorial, city, wealth, etc). But agreed on the US health care. Way too much regulation and so much cost, time, labor, infrastructure, etc. has to be devoted to regulation, insurance complexity and paper shuffling. So sad that healthcare in the US is more time and cost being spent on back-office rather than actual healthcare and allowing the Doctors to do the work.

[@rkw2917]

Clean water in the USA lol Switzerland has far better health care

[@cachecow]

Pretty much every country I will never live in

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Expand your horizons.

[@cachecow]

@@ScooterOnHisWay2024 Try to expand your horizons of the limitations of immigration, 'Id have to figure out a way to expand my retirement benefits, but money isn't elastic

[@le_th_]

About a decade ago, I found out that the maternal death rate in US hospitals was higher than it was for females forced to live under the Taliban regime. That was a sobering and heartbreaking discovery. It just goes to show you how unsafe medical care is for females in the US. You simply don't find that in other countries, not even in the most misogynistic countries and authoritarian countries.

[@paulbmiles]

We definitely have serious hubris about our Healthcare. We may be on the forefront (or near it) for new treatments, but access is difficult and expensive. One thing we do have, for now, is Healthcare despite preexisting conditions. That's a lifesaver.

[@le_th_]

@@paulbmiles Agreed, and at least we have it for another 68 days?

[@paulbmiles]

@@le_th_😁🙂🤨 😨😫

[@le_th_]

@@paulbmiles I know, I'm right there with you. The great news is you can buy affordable homes in Japan and live there 180 days out of the year? Or you can go to language school for 2 years and stay there full time for that? The Philippines will let you stay for 3 years, and no need to learn another language, but housing is not as affordable in the cities. There's always the Dutch American Friendship Treaty, too. I've also heard Equador and Panama are nice. Lastly, Kuala Lumpur has excellent and very affordable medical care. You could just do a little tour of SE Asia, starting in KL for 90 days, Thailand for 90 days, Cambodia for 90 days, and Bali for 90 days No matter if you stay, or if you go, it's going to be an exhausting 4 years, so you might as well travel and enjoy life a little. You've still got time to sell and donate your things. I'm only half kidding? 😬😁😅😢😭

[@krob7848]

@@paulbmilesWe won't have that for long after this last election...

[@JRspeaking]

Sweden has "friendly people"? Say what?!

[@ricoma6037]

❤

[@pamelawing5747]

I had a friend who badly sprained her ankle in Paris and when to the hospital for treatment and she got a bill for 40.00. Dam* that "socialism". French doctors don't cater to you in the same way as we expect to be coddled over here AND there is a lot of treatments dispensed at the pharmacies that you can only do t the doctor's office here OR you need a prescription for the medication.

[@m8852]

"Hygge" is a Danish word that applies to Danish culture, not Swedish. Sheesh.

[@rxx5499]

❤🎉

[@TravelingwithKristin]

😊

[@bonesbarker25]

Nothing is free.

[@EK-lp8od]

Actually the USA scores very well on most of the metrics in HC evaluations. Where if falls badly is the cost. However most of the places you mentioned have much higher federal income tax rates. When people say HC here or there is FREE it is simply a false statement. Also stating that HC is better outside of the USA is making it sound like you're only talking about quality which is simply false. The quality is very good in the USA and frankly a lot of places outside of the USA benefit from the USA's progress and education. Also Americans complain about the price of everything so when you get a bill it's in your face vs it being deducted from your paycheck every 2 weeks in the form of higher taxes

[@mwp446678]

If you can't afford healthcare because you lost your job through no fault of your own, are you receiving quality healthcare? Think about it.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Plus having to wait 8-12 weeks for an appointment in the US.

[@chucklander5475]

Don't get sick in the United States.

[@terryschima4964]

Great! Kristin, be careful down there, stay away from the malls where the space aliens have been spotted. They might bite!😂

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Haha! 😂 I’ll keep my distance from those malls, hopefully, they’re just here for the shopping and not for a snack! 👽🛍️

[@joethecomputerguy1]

Wow, I did not realize how well built you are up top!

[@theylied1776]

Then why is it that the wealthiest Top 10% come to the United States for medical treatment?

[@MJFUYT]

WHO 🤮

[@ManuelMindblossom-w7u]

The European health care systems you mentioned are mostly unsustainable, funded through very high taxes by governments in massive debt. Glad you included Taiwan, which per $ spent offers possibly the best value on the planet and from a system that is not bankrupt.

[@davea6314]

You're wrong. How long did it take for you to get brainwashed by the Faux Propaganda Channel (AKA Fox News)?

[@Poliss95]

US national debt $35.68 Trillion. Total EU debt €400 billion. Taiwan National Government Debt 223.8 billion USD and Taiwan is a small country.

[@mwp446678]

@@Poliss95 I disagree with you because Europeans don't have to use GoFundMe to pay for expensive treatments. America is unsustainable because big corporations and the super-wealthy find loopholes to avoid taxes.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Look closer at the unsustainable US situation.

[@Timithos]

@@Poliss95 The EU has exceeded $15.3 trillion in debt. Don't know where you're getting this paltry 400 billion from.

[@MrPookiexL3oi]

My father has a business in Vietnam and is retired in Vietnam and he's telling me Donald Trump will cut the double taxation for Americans living overseas. You have know how happy he was to hear that. Hes currently taxed for taking out social security and he has to pay taxes to the USA on his business in Vietnam and another tax to the Vietnam government. I can totally understand why hes happy to hear that tax cut.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I can imagine how thrilled your father must be! That double taxation can be a huge financial burden for Americans abroad 🌍💼

[@ManuelMindblossom-w7u]

'free' is always the most expensive price.

[@mwp446678]

Not being free from medical debt is more expensive than receiving free healthcare.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Stick with vague axioms and you will (not) go far.

[@rcmonks]

So doctors and nurses work without pay? Who knew. What? You mean they get paid...who pays them? The government? Do they just print the money? Where does it come from? Taxes, you say? And who pays those taxes, the tooth fairy?

[@naturaljustice4654]

Taxes in "free health care" countries are about 35%, +25% VAT. You get it?

[@CyrusBagheri]

The US health care system is a total mess but you have cancer or a heart attack or stroke I much rather be here. People are dying in Europe waiting for help on their socialized systems. Doctors work minimal hours in parts of Europe because of lack of incentives. We need to improve but we do have the best critical care in the world.

[@Timithos]

You just got done being told that the U.S. ranks as low a 69 or lower in healthcare, and you would prefer not to be in the top 10 countries. Stockholm syndrome much? The European ranked countries don't all get in the top 10 because there is so much "waiting" everywhere. New stats with uncontrolled immigration may be strained like Sweden, but there is none of this waiting everywhere. You may be confused with Canada socialized medicine. 🤣

[@Neverending48]

I live in the Netherlands and I can tell you they don’t have good health care at all! Have gone twice abroad for a treatment that is not possible in the Netherlands