Nowhere to run... and nowhere to hide from bigger financial problems facing the industry, critics say, despite decrease in spending growth.
While the latest numbers say the growth in healthcare spending is slowing, industry executives don't see much reason to celebrate. "Rising healthcare costs put pressure on states in the form of increased Medicaid costs, it puts pressure on the federal budget ... and it puts pressure on taxpayers ... while facing ever-rising costs for private healthcare."
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