Description

This report, Out of Pocket Healthcare 2013, is Kalorama’s latest estimates for the amount spent by consumers on their own (through cash payments, credit cards, FSAs and finance programs) for healthcare services.   The out-of -pocket market for the following areas are included:

Doctors
Pharmaceuticals
Hospitals
ER
Vision
Dental
Elective Procedures

The report estimates the amount spent in cash/checks and the amount financed.  As part of the report, spending for the following healthcare costs are provided for years 2008-2016:

Premiums
Co Pays