$1.65 trillion, 75% of the total $2.2
trillion spent on healthcare, is spent on chronic and complex conditions.
Link:
http://www.makingmedicinesmarter.org/number/165-trillion
Sources: Office of the Actuary, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
National Health Expenditure 2. Data for 2007.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. *
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. *