Non-paying patients are, while frequently trotted out, not the reason for why prices are 3-4x higher in the US.
Outside of the ER, if you don't have insurance, and can't pay, you'll get shown the door. The overwhelming majority of medical procedures that take place across the country are not done in the ER.
Outside of the ER, if you don't have insurance, and can't pay, you'll get shown the door. The overwhelming majority of medical procedures that take place across the country are not done in the ER.