Medical care in the U.S. costs more than the average developed country. A hip replacement in the U.S. costs $40,000 whereas in Spain it costs $7,000. An ice pack for ten minutes cost on average $100. Though many would say that this is the cost for better care, researchers have found that the care is the same if not better. An average American citizen pays more than half of this cost, even if they have insurance. So what is costing us an arm and a leg? Many believe is just our medical system over pricing these things. These cost also involve “padded” prices meaning more cost is added to make more money.
