> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎓 Rise in K12 Education Spend. US Healthcare Expense Up 60%. Semiconductor Demand. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/rise-in-k12-education-spend-us-healthcare-expense-up-60-semiconductor-demand/ - Published: 2025-05-20T12:50:36.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-21T05:24:28.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #348 Looks at Federal K12 Fund Allocation, US National Healthcare Expenditure, and Global Semiconductor Demand by Sector. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Selamat**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **👋** Renewable energy industry powers new job growth in SD. Molina Healthcare of Florida and The MolinaCares accord donate [$170,000 to support health and wellness in Florida communities](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250519605994/en/Molina-Healthcare-of-Florida-and-The-MolinaCares-Accord-Donate-%24170000-to-Support-Health-and-Wellness-in-Florida-Communities?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Rheinmetall to build £400m [defence manufacturing plant](https://caliber.az/en/post/german-rheinmetall-chooses-telford-for-major-defence-manufacturing-plant-creating-400-jobs?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Telford, creating 400 jobs. [Capgemini and Nasscom Foundation ](https://digitalterminal.in/trending/capgemini-and-nasscom-foundation-train-700-youths-in-ai-and-digital-skills?ref=newsletters.qs.com)train 700+ youths in AI and digital skills. Google has partnered with the University of Michigan to provide [AI training](https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/university-michigan-ai-career-skill-trainings/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and career skills. Cisco launched a global [AI hub ](https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/41832-cisco-launches-global-ai-hub-and-upskilling-drive-in-france?ref=newsletters.qs.com)and training program in France. California approves [$618M](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/gov-newsom-and-sueprintendent-thurmond-announce-618-million-for-458-community-schools-statewide/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to support 458 community schools across the state. ### Today's Topics **🎓** **K12 Education.** Government spend on K-12 education rose 50% ⚕️ **Healthcare.** US national healthcare expenditure increased by >60% 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** 5% more chip demand in communication vs. computing Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 Government Spend on K-12 Education Rose 50% [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Allocated_funds_for_K12_education_by_federal_government_2019_2023_Millions_USD_HCHSKD6Z5V9EO7TSI9XR.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHSKD6Z5V9EO7TSI9XR/Allocated-funds-for-K12-education-by-federal-government%252C-2019-2023-%28Millions-of-Dollars%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Federal funding for K-12 education rose sharply from nearly $90B in 2021 to over $120B in 2022\. This increase supports goals of equity and access under the [Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)](https://www.pgpf.org/article/how-is-k-12-education-funded/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and the Individuals with[ Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)](https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/idea?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which fund disadvantaged and special education students. The surge reflects a strategic federal commitment to closing achievement gaps and enhancing educational outcomes nationwide. ## ⚕️ US National Healthcare Expenditure Increased by > 60% [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_US_national_healthcare_expenditure_2014_2023_Trillions_USD_HCHA7A1H8EVW576M0ZSE.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHA7A1H8EVW576M0ZSE/US-national-healthcare-expenditure%252C-2014-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) US national healthcare spending rose by over 60% from 2014 to 2023, with a major spike in 2020 due to COVID-19\. To address rising costs and improve access, the government implemented the [Affordable Care Act (ACA)](https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/index.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand coverage and the CMS Innovation Center to promote value-based care, aiming to enhance quality while controlling expenditure growth. With announced [budget cuts set to take effect in 2026](https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/trump-white-house-budget-healthcare-hhs-cuts/747062/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), concerns have arisen regarding the future of US healthcare. ## 🏭 5% More Chip Demand in Communication vs. Computing [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Total_global_semiconductor_demand_share_by_end_use_in_market_sectors_2023_HCHCPADQJZHC3ELCIB3G.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHCPADQJZHC3ELCIB3G/Total-global-semiconductor-demand-share-by-end-use-in-market-sectors%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, the communication industry led semiconductor demand at over 30%, 5% higher than the computing industry at 25%. To support this growth, governments implemented key policies like the [CHIPS and Science Act](https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/stepwise-risk-outlook/stepwise-risk-outlook-deep-dive-the-path-to-securing-the-future-of-us-semiconductor-supply-chains.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com), boosting US semiconductor manufacturing and R&D, and the [North American Semiconductor Corridor (NASC)](https://www.semiconductors.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SIA%5FState-of-Industry-Report%5F2023%5FFinal%5F072723.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), promoting regional collaboration. 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