There are a few reasons why many Americans are not aware of the
large costs incurred by the government in providing health care. First,
the government does not provide an overview of these costs that is
easily accessible to the public. Second, the government does not
typically include the cost of health care in its annual budget, which
makes it difficult to track and understand the full extent of these
expenses. Finally, the government does not always provide accurate
information on the cost of health care, which can make it difficult to
understand the full extent of these expenses. "Health care spending is
determined by prices and utilization and both of those, in turn, reflect
a wide range of market features, such as the extent of provider and
insurer competition and local practice patterns (Reducing health care
spending: What tools can states leverage? Commonwealth Fund,2021) .
" a All of these factors combine to create a situation where many
Americans are not aware of the large costs incurred by the
government in providing health care. This lack of awareness can make
it difficult for the public to understand and debate the merits of
health care reform.
Reducing health care spending: What tools can states leverage?
Commonwealth Fund. (2021, August 18). Retrieved February 11,
2022, from https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-
reports/2021/aug/reducing-health-care-spending-what-tools-can-
states-leverage
