Leading problems in healthcare system U.S. 2023 | Statista

Health, Pharma & Medtech›Health System Published by Preeti Vankar, Oct 25, 2023 A 2023 survey found that over half of U.S. individuals indicated the cost of accessing treatment was the biggest problem facing the national healthcare system. This is much higher than the global average of 31 percent and is in line with the high cost of health care in the U.S. compared to other high-income countries. Bureaucracy along with a lack of staff were also considered to be pressing issues.This statistic reveals the share of individuals who said select problems were the biggest facing the health care system in the United States in 2023. Share of individuals who said select problems were the biggest facing the health care system in the United States in 2023 table column chart CharacteristicPercentage of respondentsCost of accessing treatment54%Not enough staff34%Access to treatment/long waiting times27%Bureaucracy21%Poor quality treatment19%Ageing population16%Lack of investment in preventative heal...