National Health Spending in 2011
Experts from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid released their report on health spending trends in 2011. They used charts to demonstrate … read more
Experts from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid released their report on health spending trends in 2011. They used charts to demonstrate that increases in Medicare spending were offset by slower growth in Medicaid due to the improving economy. The Affordable Care Act had little impact on health spending in 2011, with the exception of certain provisions such as allowing those under the age of 26 to remain on their parents' insurance plans. The panelists responded to questions from reporters in the audience at the National Press Club. Richard Foster contributed from the audience. close
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Joseph Benson Economist Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services->National Health Statistics Group
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