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How Does the Federal Government Subsidize Healthcare Under the ACA — and What Does It Cost?
In 2025, the expansions of the premium tax credit under the Affordable Care Act will expire, and lawmakers will have to decide whether to extend them.
5 Facts About Rising Income Inequality in the United States
The concentration of income toward high earners has become more pronounced since 1981.
Growing National Debt Sets Off Alarm Bells for U.S. Business Leaders
Debt rising unsustainably threatens the country’s economic future, and a number of business leaders have signaled their concern.
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The Share of Americans Without Health Insurance in 2023 Remained Low
In 2023, 26 million people were uninsured. While that represents a significant portion of the population, the uninsured rate remained at one of its lowest levels in history.
How Can We Reduce the Cost of an Increasingly Expensive Healthcare System?
Healthcare is uniquely inefficient in the United States, as we have the most expensive system in the world, but we do not get the best outcomes.
Medicare Trustees Warn of Serious Financial Shortfalls
An aging population and rising healthcare costs will drive sharp increases in Medicare spending, which will not keep pace with the program’s funding sources.
How Does Government Healthcare Spending Differ From Private Insurance?
Government insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, made up 45 percent, or $1.9 trillion, of national healthcare spending.
What Has the Coronavirus Taught Us about Our Healthcare System and Preparedness?
The pandemic exposed major U.S. healthcare issues, but key lessons can help improve the system going forward, according to two leading experts.
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These charts illustrate the growth in U.S. healthcare spending and how it affects the federal budget.
How Much Does the United States Spend on Prescription Drugs Compared to Other Countries?
The U.S. spends twice as much on prescription drugs as other comparatively wealthy nations, on average.