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Health care spending a major focus for US. Americans have seen a slew of health care reform bills over the past decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic brought health spending under more scrutiny.
Public spending accounts for between 45% and 56.1% of U.S. health care spending. [77] Per-capita spending on health care by the U.S. government placed it among the top ten highest spenders among United Nations member countries in 2004. [78]
Map of total public and private health expenditure per person (see year above map). [1] This article includes 2 lists of countries of the world and their total expenditure on health per capita. Total expenditure includes both public and private expenditures. See also: Health spending as percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by country.
Compared to other OECD countries, U.S. healthcare costs are one-third higher or more relative to the size of the economy (GDP). [2] According to the CDC, during 2015, health expenditures per-person were nearly $10,000 on average, with total expenditures of $3.2 trillion or 17.8% of GDP. [3]
Story at a glance Five of the top 10 most expensive states were in the eastern portion of the United States. Louisiana was the second most expensive state for health care. Michigan had the ...
With health care spending averaging $13,493 spent per person annually, many Americans are feeling the pinch more than ever. Despite high costs, patients often leave their appointments dissatisfied.
This article includes 2 lists of countries of the world and their total expenditure on health as a percent of national gross domestic product (GDP). GDP is a measure of the total economy of a nation. Total expenditure includes both public and private health expenditures. See also: List of countries by total health expenditure per capita.
There are multiple reasons why health care costs are rising swiftly now, said Debbie Ashford, the North America chief actuary for Health Solutions at Aon, which pegs the increase at 8.5% for 2024 ...