Healthcare expenditures refer to the amount of money spent on healthcare services and products by individuals, companies, and governments. This can include expenses related to doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription medications, medical equipment, and health insurance premiums. Healthcare expenditures are an important indicator of the overall health and well-being of a population, as well as a key driver of healthcare costs and budgets. Researchers in this area often study trends in healthcare spending, the impact of healthcare expenditures on health outcomes, disparities in healthcare spending among different populations, and strategies to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining quality care.