The French have one of the most advanced, extensive and overall best health care systems in the world. Complete coverage is available to every French citizen.
Yet, if healthcare costs per procedure here in the US were the same as those in France, we would currently be currently enjoying a budget surplus.
In Need of a New Hip, but Priced Out of the U.S.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/04/he...anted=all&_r=0