Question: How much money is spent on healthcare related expenses in the US each year?
From: Locke D. of Seattle, WA
Answer: Healthcare in the U.S. comprises about 16% of the gross domestic product (GDP) according to the National Coalition on Health Care. In 2005, healthcare spending reached $2 trillion. Unfortunately, despite these expenditures, about 15% of the U.S. population lacks or has inadequate healthcare insurance. It is no wonder that this is one of the major platforms in the presidential race.
Ruthann Russo, PhD, JD, MPH, RHIT, is a healthcare expert with more than 20 years of experience working in and advising healthcare organizations.
