The Cost of Getting Sick in Today’s Health Care Environment - Part 2 In Part 1 of The Cost of Getting Sick, we covered rising costs of health care services and the importance of international health insurance, like the kind offered by The American Assurance Underwriters Group (AAUG Insurance Company LTD). In part 2, we’ll see how countries like the U.S. stack up against the rest of the world in terms of heath care services and costs. Health Costs - The U.S. vs. the World When thinking of health care across the globe, it’s no surprise that the United States is often considered one of the leading health care providers in terms of innovation. But, you may be surprised to learn that the United States is also the most expensive. And it’s not even close. By looking at the numbers, you can see why more and more Americans are going broke trying to pay their medical bills. In fact, when you look at the huge gap in prices, you may just wonder how more people aren’t losing everything when they get sick. For example, in 2012, the average cost of just one day in an American hospital was over 4 times greater than countries like France, Spain, and the Netherlands. * 21 graphs that show higher health care costs in the U.S. Think that you can avoid the hospital and those extreme costs with routine office visits to a physician? Think again. In 2012, the average price for a routine office visit in the U.S was $95.00. The next closest? Chile at $38.00. That’s an almost $60 savings per visit. www.AAUG.com
Best Health Care? With the prices of health care in the U.S. set so high, you would think that it’s the best country to get treatment for your ailments. Think again. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in a study conducted in 2000 that looked at health, responsiveness, and financial fairness, the U.S. ranked 38th overall.** This is where having international health insurance from companies like AAUG can really pay off. AAUG Insurance and the Benefits of International Health Insurance Coverage With international health insurance from AAUG Insurance Company Ltd, you don’t have to go to another country like the U.S. You can stay in your country and enjoy lower premiums and easier follow-up care. You can also rest easier knowing that the level of health care within your country may be even better than what’s provided within the United States. *In Part 3 of The Cost of Getting Sick, we’ll look at how innovation has changed the face of health care in the world. For more information, visit @– www.AAUG.com
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