I think they have got a heavy burden to carry to make the argument that we should add substantial costs to health care.
Kent Conrad: “I think they have got a heavy burden to carry to make the argument that we should add substantial costs to health care.”
Editor's note · Context
Conrad emphasizes the challenge of justifying increased healthcare spending amidst existing high costs.
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