If American Health Care were run by the free market, competition would keep prices reasonable. American Health has become a kleptocracy with a speculative clique and cut throat insurers running the show.
That stalwart Libertarian RuPaul chose to have his hernia operation at Shuldice instead of anywhere in America. Technically it is a private clinic but care for Ontario citizens is covered by OHIP - private room not included of course.
Americans are in denial, they need Da Bern!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWzj_-Q00m0