Ben Franklin on U.S. currency wearing mask Compared to people in other high-income countries, Americans of all incomes have the hardest time affording the health care they need. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The U.S. health system ranks last among 11 high-income countries in providing equitably accessible, affordable, high-quality health care, a new Commonwealth Fund study found. Norway, the Netherlands and Australia were the top overall performers.

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