13 July 2016 - Total health care spending growth is expected to average 5.8% annually over 2015-2025, according to a report published today as a ‘Web First’ by Health Affairs and authored by the CMS Office of the Actuary.

Projected national health spending growth remains lower than the average over previous two decades before 2008 (nearly 8%).

"The Affordable Care Act continues to help keep overall health spending growth at a modest level and at a lower growth rate than the previous two decades. This progress is occurring while also helping more Americans get coverage, often for the first time," said CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt. “Per-capita spending and medical inflation also remain at historically very modest levels, demonstrating the importance of continuing to reform our delivery systems. As we look to the future we must continue our efforts that keep people healthy, providing access to affordable, quality care, while spending smarter across all categories of care delivery.”

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