Democracy Dies in DarknessHealth CareThree Americans explain why they left for Italy, South Korea and France, after crippling medical debt or a lack of coverage left them afraid to seek medical help at home.August 17, 2025Jennifer Sontag, left, and Amy Willard are among those who left the United States. (Family photos) Jennifer Sontag cracked her skull and couldn’t afford emergency brain surgery. Her doctors suggested she start a GoFundMe.“Their advice was, ‘You’ve got to get the surgery. You’ll...