More than 60 percent of private health insurance and public sources spending goes towards hospitals, physicians and prescription drugs. Out-of-pocket spending is spread across multiple areas.

Where it Went

*Other spending includes dental services, other professional services, durable medical products, over-the-counter medicines and sundries, public health activities, research and construction, and government administration and net costs of private health insurance.

Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2007)