Since 2003, spending in each category of the NHE has increased; however, as a percent of NHE, spending in each category has been stable.

*Projected by CMS

**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)