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The government's role in the health care industry: past, present, and future


Abstract: A look at some of the reasons behind the ascent in health care costs over the last few decades and an analysis of how government policy has both contributed to and tried to rein in these costs.

Keywords: Medical care, Cost of; Insurance, Health;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Part of Series: Economic Commentary

Publication Date: 1994

Issue: Jun

Order Number: 1