The Value of Healthcare in the United States: Changes in Lifetime Spending and Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy, 1996 to 2016

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• Lifetime healthcare spending has shifted significantly from 1996 to 2016, affecting health-adjusted life expectancy.
• In 2016, the value of healthcare was measured against health-adjusted life expectancy, indicating a crucial trend.
• Economic evaluation using healthcare spending data highlights important insights into public health metrics over two decades.
• Understanding these shifts may enable better resource allocation and policy decisions in healthcare.