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Publication Date: June 2007
Publisher: Tax Policy Center
Author(s): C. Eugene Steuerle
Research Area: Health
Keywords: Elderly; Governance; Public Management; Services
Type: Report
Abstract:
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have once again expanded the services provided under Medicare. New coverage of ultrasound monitoring of cardiac output today, new treatments for congestive heart failure yesterday, and, undoubtedly, some new cancer treatment tomorrow. New technology might even help reduce Medicare costs, though past history argues against that rosy result for most improvements. Getting more usually means paying more.