Type 2 Diabetes, Dental, MSK Top US Healthcare Spending
The first comprehensive, data-based analysis of US spending on healthcare by condition, an ongoing project of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, aims to provide a more accurate assessment of US spending per disease, with potential to inform policy, industry, insurers, and other stakeholders. It concludes, to the surprise of some, we spend the most on type 2 diabetes, followed by musculoskeletal disorders and oral dental care.
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