Medicare Spending Slows Sharply; Peter Orszag Isn’t Surprised Either—But Will the Slow-down Continue?

It is an article of faith, at least among conservatives, that as long as Medicare remains a government program, outlays will rise relentlessly, year after year. Only “the market” could possibly tame Medicare inflation, they say. The fear-mongers argue Read More...

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Posted Aug 24 2011, 02:35 PM by Health Beat