There was an estimated total of $1.3 trillion paid for healthcare received by the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population in 2011, according to a newly released statistical brief published by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Here are four key findings from the brief:
• Overall, the mean expenses of persons with any healthcare expenses in 2011 were $5,056.
• Hospital inpatient expenses and ambulatory care each accounted for nearly one-third of total expenses for the U.S. civilian population, while prescribed medicines accounted for over one-fifth of total expenses.
• Private insurance paid for 43.4 percent of total expenses, whereas Medicare paid 24.4 percent, individuals and family members paid 13.9 percent out-of-pocket and Medicaid/CHIP paid 10.8 percent.
• The proportions paid out-of-pocket and by private insurance were lower for persons aged 65 years and older when compared to children under 18 years or adults between the ages of 18 years and 64 years.
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