The steadyincrease across all service areas is notable at a time of upheavalin the health care markets, most notably the implementation of theAffordable Care Act. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Health care spending rose steadily over thepast decade, with spending increases found in most major categoriesof service, according to a newreport in Health Affairs. The study, using claimsdata from the HealthCare Cost Institute, found that total health spending percapita for enrollees in employer-sponsored insurance plans increased by44 percent from 2007 through 2016.
The report looked at spending for four major service categories:inpatient hospital, outpatient facility, professional services, andprescription drugs. The research focused onspending on services rather than premium increases.
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