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"To get rich, never risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth of wealth."

-Richard Baker, American Congressman

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Premature Celebration?

"Growth in Health Spending at Lowest Rate Since 1999"

The increase in health care spending slowed to 6.9% for 2005. According to the above article in the South Florida Business Journal, due largely to the influence of consumer-directed health plans on prescription drug prices.

The Commonwealth Fund notes that the US still spends twice as much per capita on health care than any other country.

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