The United States healthcare system once again ranks dead last among wealthy countries. That’s according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund.

New York.- Researchers found the U.S. spends far more per capita than 10 other nations — Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K. — yet has the lowest life expectancy, highest infant and maternal mortality rates, and the most glaring inequities.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal responded: “Our cruel, for-profit healthcare system is broken. … It’s time to guarantee healthcare as a human right. It’s time for Medicare for all.” (RHC)