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Getting What We Pay For? Health Care Spending in NH
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By many measures, health care in New Hampshire is expensive. The state spends more per person on health care, and health costs consume a greater share of the state Gross Domestic Product, than the national average of either measure. In addition, the average health insurance premium here is among the highest in the country.
Why is that? New Hampshire does have among the best quality health care systems in the country, with strengths within the health care infrastructure. But that is not the only reason for high costs here, as other states with similar quality do not see the same spending levels as in New Hampshire.
This paper seeks to understand the reasons behind the relatively high health care spending in New Hampshire. We also look specifically at what has driven recent increases in health care costs and spending in the state.