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The Doctor Will See You Now A Global Perspective On U.S. Health Care The United States has some of the highest health- care costs in the world. In 2018, the U.S. spent 16.9 percent of GDP on health care, which is nearly double what other high-income countries spend. In 1960, per capita health spending hovered around $146 . This number now soars above $10,000 , which is more than two times what the U.K., France, Canada, New Zealand and Australia spend. The average American pays $1,122 in out-of-pocket health-care costs each year, with only the Swiss paying more. Sources: The Commonwealth Fund and Statista Promoting Good Health To stay healthy, regular check-ups are important. However, most men (60 percent) only go to the doctor when they are seriously ill. Women are 33 percent more likely to visit their doctor for all types of care, and they are 100 percent better at maintaining screening and preventive care. To get more men on board with screenings and exams, talk to your health-care clients about creating awareness and outreach campaigns. You just might save a life. Sources: Cleveland Clinic and Centers for Disease Control Hea l t h Ca r e An Evolving Health-Care Experience Consumers are increasingly open to receiving health care in non-traditional settings. Here are the kinds of services people say they would seek outside of their doctor’s office. 25 % Get an MRI, ultrasound or X-ray at a retail store or pharmacy 30 % Have an ECG at home via smartphone 33 % Get stitches removed or receive wound treatment at a retail store or pharmacy 34 % Get immunizations at a retail store or pharmacy 37 % Get a blood or urine test at a retail store or pharmacy 44 % Get a minor ailment diagnosis at a retail store or pharmacy Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers Here’s a look at the states with the most active physicians in 2020. 113,998 California 91,841 New York 65,633 Texas 57,803 Florida 52,328 Pennsylvania 44,100 Illinois 43,170 Ohio 39,684 Michigan 36,954 Massachusetts 30,891 New Jersey Source: Statista LightField Studios / Lightspring / ImagePixel / Luis Molinero / Ihor Biliavskyi / Shutterstock.com 60 | SEPTEMBER 2020 | GROW