India, June 1 -- A US woman has sparked a discussion online after sharing why her experience of working in American healthcare changed the way she looked at the country's medical system.

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Anna Haakenson, who shared her thoughts in an Instagram video, said she once believed American medicine represented the highest standard of care. However, after spending more time within the system, she began noticing problems that made her question how it functioned.

In the caption of the clip, Haakenson wrote, "I used to think American medicine was the gold standard. I was excited to work in it. I got to be around smart, highly trained people and be part of a...