US healthcare equipment funding report

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released a new study identifying cost and technology as the two key themes underlying virtually every trend and issue impacting the healthcare industry, one of the most significant drivers of the US economy.

The report, commissioned by the Foundation and prepared by Engine Group, says that within the next decade US healthcare spending is expected to reach $6 trillion and comprise more than 19% of gross domestic product.

The study, which includes data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, examines a wide range of issues, including growing costs associated with caring for a rapidly aging population, new technology required to meet an increasing labor shortage, and evolving government regulation.