This is a misreading of what is happening.
Americans now have to PAY MORE for less.
Insurance has skyrocketed, BUT there are fewer docs
available.
Where does THAT show up in this nonsense.
Increased coefficient of bureaucratic drag = Lower standard of living.
Personal consumption grew by 3.0%, about half of which was due to the growth in health-care spending,
The other half was on food and fuel increases. How it is good to take all of Americans disposable income is beyond me.