U.S. health care spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024, according to recently released data from the Department of Health and Human Services.
That includes all health spending through federal and state health programs like Medicare and Medicaid, money paid by individuals to health insurers and providers, spending by employers, and payments made by insurance companies.
Here’s a look at the overall picture of America’s health spending and what that means for consumers and taxpayers.
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US Health Spending Explained in 5 Charts
