Healthcare is the largest sector of the U.S. economy.

*Annual figure for 2007 projected by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Note: NHE measures the total amount spent in the U.S. to purchase healthcare goods and services during the year. The amount invested in medical sector structures and equipment and in non-commercial research in the U.S. is also included.

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (2007), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2007)