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Summary
National health care spending reached $192.4 billion in 1978, a 13% increase from 1977. This represented $863 per person and 9.1% of the Gross National Product (GNP).
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Public Health Policy
- Healthcare Finance
Background:
- National health expenditures are a key indicator of healthcare system burden.
- Understanding spending trends is crucial for policy and resource allocation.
- Previous data collection efforts provide historical context for current analyses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report preliminary national health care outlays for 1978.
- To analyze trends in healthcare spending from 1965 onwards.
- To provide detailed estimates of healthcare spending by service type and financing method.
Main Methods:
- Utilized preliminary figures compiled by the Health Care Financing Administration.
- Estimated per capita spending and its relation to Gross National Product (GNP).
- Presented revised estimates for national health expenditures dating back to 1965.
Main Results:
- Total national health care outlays reached $192.4 billion in 1978.
- This figure represents a 13% increase compared to 1977.
- Per capita spending was $863, constituting 9.1% of the GNP.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare spending demonstrated a significant increase in 1978.
- The data highlights the growing economic impact of healthcare services.
- The annual series provides valuable insights into long-term national health expenditure trends.