Patient Safety Curriculum Module 10: The National Landscape ...
Patient Safety Curriculum Module 10: The National Landscape ...
Patient Safety Curriculum Module 10: The National Landscape ...
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<strong>The</strong> Cost <strong>Landscape</strong>• Per capita healthcare costshave grown steadily for 40years• Private insurance payerssubsidize underpayments byMedicare, Medicaid, and theuninsured• Chronic disease andtechnology are the primarydrivers of cost• Proposals to extend healthinsurance coverage magnifycost pressuresPer Capita NHE in $35003000250020001500<strong>10</strong>005000Per Capita Growth In Health ExpendituresHas Increased at 2.5% Above Inflation For40 Years(adjusted for inflation)1966196819701972197419761978198019821984198619881990199219941996199820002002200420069NPSF Professional Learning Series