(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, is launching the final installment of its video series by focusing on health & …
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(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, is launching the final installment of its video series by focusing on health & healthcare, and America by the numbers. The six-part series, “Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer,” has garnered more than 40 million views since airing in August 2024.
"The average amount spent on healthcare per person per year went from $3,000 plus in 1980, to more than $11,000 in 2022," said Steve Ballmer. "By presenting the data on everything from rising spending to leading causes of death for Americans, we’re giving people the tools they need to better understand the issues that impact their health and their wallet."
USAFacts’ mission is to provide Americans with real insights about the country’s most pressing issues using only government data. The first four videos focused on immigration, the budget, energy and the environment and the economy. The final two episodes will highlight:
By providing these videos, USAFacts aims to empower voters with data that they can analyze for themselves. What it means for them, that’s up to each viewer to decide.
"At USAFacts, we believe that better healthcare data leads to better decision-making," said Poppy MacDonald, president of USAFacts. "By breaking down the complexities of healthcare, from insurance coverage to Medicare spending, we empower Americans to make more informed choices at the polls across the hot button issues hitting the headlines every day, ensuring they are equipped with the facts, not opinions, to navigate these important topics."
Episodes will be available on the USAFacts YouTube channel.
Key health & healthcare stats* include:
Overall, healthcare spending as a proportion of the gross domestic product (GDP) has increased over the last four decades. In 1980, healthcare spending accounted for roughly 9% of GDP. As of 2022, it had risen to approximately 17.3%, reflecting both the growing costs of care and the aging population needing medical services.
*Sources: USAFacts, accessed 10/9/24, National Center for Health Statistics, accessed 10/9/24, CDC Wonder, accessed 10/9/24
Key America by the number stats** include:
**Sources: US Profile, accessed 10/9/24, National Park System, accessed 10/9/24, US and World Population Clock, accessed 10/9/24, USAFacts accessed 10/9/24, US Selected Household Characteristics, accessed 10/9/24
“Just the Facts” videos launched monthly leading up to Election Day (Nov. 5). Episodes include Immigration, the National Budget, Energy and the Environment, and the Economy. Health & Healthcare and America by the Numbers will conclude the six-part series.