Total national health expenditures, by source of funds, 1970 and 2023

Notes: Public insurance in 1970 includes Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Medicare, and Medicaid. In 2023, public insurance includes the same categories listed for 1970, with the addition of CHIP. "Other" includes spending on public health activities, investment, and third party payers and programs like worksite health care, the Indian Health Service, and other state and local programs.  
Source: KFF analysis of National Health Expenditure (NHE) data Get the data
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