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As the US Congress begins the work of revising Obamacare, we look at the rising costs of healthcare generally. From the obesity epidemic to an ageing population, a range of new burdens are pushing up the global health bill, and many health systems around the world are struggling to meet the challenge. We hear from Germany, the European country which already has the most expensive health system, and the fastest ageing population. Many officials there are worrying that something's got to give. We also speak to Martin McKee, Professor of European Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, who describes how different countries chose to fund their health services, and offers his opinion as to which system is most efficient and most fair.

(Photo: Keyhole surgery is performed at a UK hospital, Credit: Getty Images)