Is it that the USA is paying more than we should? Or is it that other nations are paying less than they should?

Also, doctors aren't the only thing we should be talking about. That's probably the easiest subject to think about.

It's much, much more difficult to talk about drug and device prices. Should the government dictate how much a new drug or device costs? What are the risks and downsides of doing that?

The risk is that compared to single payer universal health care in other nations, thousands of people die in the US who aren't covered or poorly covered due to their inability to pay for their health care. Millions probably endure worse health than necessary with cost discouragements to getting the care they already pay to carry as insurance. Should profit margins dictate how much a new drug or medical device costs?

Other nations pay less for more. So, probably the USA pays a lot more than it should.

You're still telling people what their time and efforts are worth rather than if there were no artificial restrictions.

No, if we're implementing universal healthcare, they're negotiating in a labor market which has decided to collectively bargain for the purchase of services.

Consider it the physcians version of labor globalization. Or workers labor negotiations vs ever larger corporations. Only this time its for a public good.

Sounds like a great deal for everyone but the taxpayer

???

Look at other countries, where taxes are higher, but total income expenses (tax, plus healthcare costs) are lower (with better level of care).