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Richard Blumenthal: “It is true that we are seeing slowdowns in the overall cost of care, the rate of increase in the overall cost of care…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
It is true that we are seeing slowdowns in the overall cost of care, the rate of increase in the overall cost of care and in Medicare. I think it is a little premature to declare victory.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal cautions against prematurely celebrating reduced health care costs.

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