By now, it's common knowledge that the United States spends more on health care than other industrialized countries—often much more. But what are we getting in return for all this spending? According to a new study from The Commonwealth Fund, patients in the U.S. do not receive "notably superior" care compared with our peers internationally, despite health expenditures totaling nearly $8,000 per person in 2009—one-third to two-thirds more than in 12 other advanced nations. Also available are an infographic and an online presentation by author David Squires.