Health spending accounts for nearly one-fifth of the U.S. economy [1]. Between 2000 to 2020 health expenditure tripled from 1.4 trillion to 4 trillion, at a 4.2

Health spending accounts for nearly one-fifth of the U.S. economy [1]. Between 2000 to 2020 health expenditure tripled from 1.4 trillion to 4 trillion, at a 4.2% annual growth rate. This is projected to accelerate, grow at 5.3% and reach 6.8 trillion by 2030. [3] Happening in other countries as well. Health spending set to outpace GDP growth to 2030 [2] This shows up as economic growth (GDP), but really nothing has changed, does not require more emissions. [1] https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/u-s-spending-healthcare-changed-time/ https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/u-s-spe... [2] https://www.oecd.org/health/health-spending-set-to-outpace-gdp-growth-to-2030.htm https://www.oecd.org/health/health-spending-set-to-outpace-g... [3] https://www.cms.gov/files/document/nhe-projections-forecast-summary.pdf https://www.cms.gov/files/document/nhe-projections-forecast-...