In an article written by Jason Kane for PBS News Hour, he states that the United States spends $8,233 per person on health care annually. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/health-costs-how-the-us-compares-with-other-countries/

“According to the CMS (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Spending), the average American spent $9,596 on healthcare last year, up significantly from $7,700 in 2007. Healthcare spending per person is expected to surpass $10,000 in 2016 and then march steadily higher to $14,944 in 2023.” http://www.fool.com/investing/general/ ...