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National Health Care Expenses in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2004 |
Description: |
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Using data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Household Component (MEPS-HC) and Medical Provider Component (MEPS-MPC), this Statistical Brief presents estimates of health care expenses by type of service and distributions by payment sources for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population in 2004. Health care expenses represent payments to hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers for services reported by respondents in the MEPS-HC. These expenses are defined as direct payments by individuals, private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payment sources. |
Author(s): |
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Steven R. Machlin, MS and Kelly Carper, MEd |
Agency: |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
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