Question

As of 2010, about 50 percent of total health-care spending was paid for by

Answer 1

As of 2010, about 50 percent of total healthcare spending in the United States was paid for by the federal government and state governments through programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These programs provide healthcare coverage for the elderly, low-income individuals and families, and children. The remaining healthcare spending was paid for by private health insurance, out-of-pocket expenses, and other sources.