I think that health care should be measured in terms of cost v. delivered results, i.e. bang for the buck, with comparative data from other nations forming the benchmark. Delivered results (e.g. infant mortality rate, or longevity) might be measured in comparative terms among nations.

There are other ways to slice the topic. In this short series cost by country, GDP, and several other factors, are considered. Here find part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4.