U.S. Health Care Spending Grows 3.7% In 2012

U.S. Health Care Spending Grows 3.7% In 2012 Health care spending in the United States grew 3.7% in 2012 to reach $2.8 trillion; this represents 17.2% of the nominal gross domestic product (GDP). The growth rate was slightly lower than the 3.9% rate in 2011. Per person total health care expenditures were $8,915 in 2012; the total health care expenditure includes personal health services, government administration and public health activities, the net cost of health insurance, research, and investments in structures and equipment. Per person personal health care expenditures were $7,533 in . . .