In 2009 the U.S. spent $2,472 trillion for health care, or $282 million an hour; health spending as a percent of GDP rose from 16.2% to 17.3%; and government share of health spending will pass 50% soon. Given the Medicare and Medicaid historical cost performances, small wonder critics wonder about government’s ability to control costs.
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