Fact Check: Did CDC Say 90% of Health Spending Treats Chronic Disease?

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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Claim: The CDC reports that 90% of healthcare spending treats chronic disease.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The 90% figure comes from a 2017 Rand report measuring total spending on people with chronic conditions, not the share spent specifically on treating chronic disease. Because most Americans have at least one chronic condition, unrelated medical costs were included.

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Date: 02/22/2026

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Last Updated on February 22, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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