Federal Government Plays an Increasing Role in Health Care

Federal Outlays for Health Programs as a Share of National Health Spending from All Sources, 1962 to 2025

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Source: US Office of Management and Budget, "Historical Tables: Table 15.1—Total Outlays for Health Programs: 1962–2031"; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, "National Health Expenditure Data"; Authors' calculations.

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