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STAT+: U.S. health spending rose sharply in 2025, thanks to GLP-1 use and more care
U.S. health spending increased by 7.3% in 2025, reaching $5.7 trillion, driven by GLP-1 weight loss drugs and higher healthcare utilization. The spending amounted to $16,500 per person, according to data published in Health Affairs.
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