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$2.5 trillion

The total amount spent on U.S. health care in 2009. That's $8,047 per person and 17.3 percent of the entire economy.

May 07, 2010 •

Andy Kim

The total amount spent on U.S. health care in 2009. That's $8,047 per person and 17.3 percent of the entire economy.

Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.

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