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Cost-ef�ciencies in healthcareWhile healthcare spending generally correlates with health outcomes, some countries achieve high outcomes at a relatively low cost. According to an EIU analysis of 166 countries, Japan delivers the best outcomes while scoring comparatively well on value for money.

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Source: The Economist Intelligence Unit, "Health outcomes and cost: A 166-country comparison." White paper published in 2014.

Rank higher for outcomes than for spending (most cost-ef�cient)

Japan 153 166Singapore 145 165Switzerland 164 164Iceland 149 163Australia 161 162Canada 159 154Netherlands 160 149Germany 156 148United Kingdom 148 144United States 166 134China 86 120Brazil 127 91India 33 52

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