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This study analyzes expenditures for health services by type and funding source in 2007, revealing the significant contributions from various sectors such as out-of-pocket, Medicaid, Medicare, private, and other public sources. It also highlights the distribution of funds towards hospital care and physician services.
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Expenditures for Health Services by Type of Service and Source of Funds, 2007 (billions) Out-of-pocket $23b 3% Out-of-pocket $50b 10% Medicaid $33b 7% Other public $32b 7% Other public $68b 10% Medicaid $120b 17% Private $257b 37% Medicare $96b 20% Private $237b 49% Medicare $196b 28% Hospital Care Total: $697b Physician and Clinical Services Total: $479b Source: M. Hartman, A. Martin, P. McDonnell et al., “National Health Spending in 2007: Slower Drug Spending Contributes to Lowest Rate of Overall Growth Since 1998,” Health Affairs, Jan./Feb. 2009 28(1):246–61.