Does Higher Spending Mean Better Healthcare?
You’d think spending more would mean better health outcomes. But the reality is more complicated. Studies show that higher healthcare spending doesn’t always equal healthier people.
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States like Massachusetts do see benefits—higher life expectancy, better access to doctors, and stronger public health systems.
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In contrast, New York spends big, but outcomes don’t always line up. Costs are driven by high prices, not necessarily better results.
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Utah is an interesting case: despite spending the least, the state consistently ranks among the healthiest in the country thanks to its younger, active population.
In short, money matters, but how it’s spent matters more.
