With poor care quality and little scientific infrastructure, Slovakia struggles to keep pace with the health of other high-income countries.
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Sweden continues its consistent performance, leading the Index in Quality and punching above its weight in Science & Technology.
Hungary continues its struggles in the Index, lacking the infrastructure and expertise to tackle the biggest public health issues.
Though Italy excels in preventing chronic disease, it restricts patient choice and lacks the capacity to deal with future health crises.
Though Finland has admirable quality scores, it restricts choice that could otherwise unleash more efficient use of healthcare resources and lower costs.
New Zealand's socialized system has slowed the growth of healthcare spending, but at the cost of provider choice and access to innovative care options.
Canada provides high-quality care in many respects, but its single-payer system is threatened by concerns over fiscal sustainability.
While the United States is the undisputed world leader in science and technology, the country's healthcare system is the most expensive while delivering uneven outcomes.