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U.S. Health Care Spending: Trends, Contributing Factors, and Proposals for Reform

HRD-91-102 Published: Jun 10, 1991. Publicly Released: Jun 10, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed U.S. health care spending trends, focusing on: (1) their effects on business, government, and individuals; (2) factors contributing to rising expenditures; and (3) a comprehensive approach to reform.

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Budget outlaysEmployee medical benefitsHealth care cost controlHealth insurance cost controlHealth maintenance organizationsHealth resources utilizationHealth services administrationInsurance premiumsMedicaidMedicare