BILLSANDS
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The four main ones, in comparison to other OECD countries, seem to be:
- Higher costs of services [5]. This includes higher costs for laboratory tests, radiology, doctor’s fees, hospital beds, and private health insurance premiums
- A greater number of tests are ordered (such as MRI and CT scans) and more surgeries (e.g. CABG, hip and knee replacements) performed [5]
- Lack of controls in place to limit the rising costs of private insurance [5]
- Greater administrative costs [5]. In my opinion this is probably due to insurance complexity. Most clinics will not allow you to book an appointment until the office staff personally double check your coverage
- Healthcare in the US and Australia - a comparison