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Health Affairs: The Policy Journal of the Health Sphere
Health Affairs: The Policy Journal of the Health Sphere
Full Table Of Contents Health Affairs is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed journal that explores health policy issues of current concern. To learn more about the topics we cover, visit our Topic Collections . Health Affairs Online contains the current issue, online-only Web Exclusives articles, and an ...
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Health Care Spending Increased 6.2% In 2007
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... "I wouldn't expect the good news to continue," said Richard Foster, chief actuary for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Historically, health spending has been somewhat insulated from the effects of a slowing economy, which means health care makes up an even greater share of the overall economy during recessions. In 2007, the health sector's share came to 16.2 percent, up from 16 percent the year before. _____ On the Net: Health Affairs: http://www.healthaffairs.org Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: ...

Nation's Health Spending Rises, But Only Slightly
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... "I wouldn't expect the good news to continue," said Richard Foster, chief actuary for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Historically, health spending has been somewhat insulated from the effects of a slowing economy, which means health care makes up an even greater share of the overall economy during recessions. In 2007, the health sector's share came to 16.2 percent, up from 16 percent the year before. _____ On the Net: Health Affairs: http://www.healthaffairs.org Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: ...

Nation's Health Spending Rises, But Only Slightly
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... "I wouldn't expect the good news to continue," said Richard Foster, chief actuary for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Historically, health spending has been somewhat insulated from the effects of a slowing economy, which means health care makes up an even greater share of the overall economy during recessions. In 2007, the health sector's share came to 16.2 percent, up from 16 percent the year before. _____ On the Net: Health Affairs: http://www.healthaffairs.org Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: ...

Doctors Without Boundaries
California Conservative — ... materials… Gallo, Kontaratos, and the Mayor met in Rome for the book’s “grand unveiling” at World AIDS Day 2007. Translated into Italian and Spanish, it was heralded by four icons of the AIDS industry: “Congratulations - This book is the best,” said Barbara Culliton. If anyone can recognize rigorous investigative work, Ms. Culliton is that person. As the Deputy Editor of Health Affairs, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Investigative ...

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