U.S. Healthcare Spending, Explained
Key numbers and statistics across hospitals, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, prescriptions, and out-of-pocket costs.
■ Hospital Care
$1.6T — Largest single category, driven by inpatient stays, surgeries, and ER care.
■ Physician & Clinical
$1.0T — Office visits, specialist care, diagnostic and outpatient services.
■ Private Health Insurance
$1.6T — Employer-sponsored and individual coverage paying for care.
■ Medicare
$1.1T — Federal program covering seniors and people with disabilities.
■ Medicaid
$950B — Joint federal–state coverage for low-income individuals and families.
■ Out-of-Pocket Costs
$550B — Direct payments by households for deductibles, co-pays, and uncovered care.
■ Retail Prescription Drugs
$500B — Medications dispensed through retail and mail-order pharmacies.
■ Other Services
Dental, home health, and other professional services.
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