CMS estimates national health spending grew 7.5% in 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates national health spending grew 7.5% in 2023, reflecting increases in insurance growth, the agency reported June 12 in Health Affairs. CMS projects national health spending will average 5.6% per year through 2032, led by a 7.4% increase in Medicare spending as the last baby boomers enroll in the program.
Related News Articles
Perspective
Every health care provider strives to deliver their patients the best possible care, but not all providers offer the same level or complexity of care. Current…
Headline
A JAMA internal medicine study published Sept. 8 found that since the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have been experiencing longer…
Headline
A Health Affairs study published Sept. 2 found that less than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries with opioid use disorder received standard care in alignment with…
Headline
The AHA Sept. 3 released a study conducted by KNG Health Consulting that found Medicare patients who receive care in a hospital outpatient department are more…
Headline
The AHA Aug. 28 expressed support for the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act in comments to House and Senate sponsors of the bill. The…
Headline
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 21 announced the creation of a Healthcare Advisory…