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A World of Hurt: Medical Costs Squeeze State Budget

Author: Kriss Sjoblom

Originally published on Feb 27, 2005

The state must control health care costs, which are growing at an unsustainable rate. The state should emulate the private sector and increase the share of costs borne directly by employees. With regard to health care provided to low-income individuals, the state should prioritize services and eliminate those with the least value.

Relevant topics:
  • Economics
  • State Budget

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