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Without Reform, U.S. Health Costs Expected to Rise


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"These rapid premium increases aren't sustainable for families or employers," Commonwealth Fund President Karen Davis said in the news release. "If we craft patient-centered reform that focuses on improving quality and efficiency, and bending the cost curve, the insured in every state stand to benefit. We could assure coverage and, over time, make more money available for wages, retirement and other family needs."

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Last updated 8/20/2009

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SOURCE: The Commonwealth Fund, news release, Aug. 20, 2009


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