Approximately what portion of health care spending in the U.S. in 2014 was paid by the patients (out-of-pocket)?

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According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in 2014, out-of-pocket spending accounted for 21 percent of total health care spending in the U.S. This includes payments made by individuals for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and services not covered by insurance. The remaining portion of health care spending is covered by private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other sources.

Approximately What Portion of Health Care Spending in the U