Total health care spending estimates include both public and private payment sources.Approximately what percentage of total health spending in Canada for 2010 was paid for from tax dollars?

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RAT: In 2010 approximately 70 percent of the total $191.6 billion cost of health care was paid for from taxes.The remaining 30 percent came from spending in the private sector which typically funds services such as dental care,chiropractic services,vision care,and medications.These private health services are those that we pay for directly to the care provider or through private insurance plans or employee benefit plans.

Total Health Care Spending Estimates Include Both Public and Private