At a recent event, Henry Aaron discussed the economics of Medicare, and outlined changes that would help improve the program’s operations. Aaron examined whether premium support plans are a viable way to control spending, and argued that implementing the Affordable Care Act should be a top heathcare priority.
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Commentary
The Economics of Medicare
December 30, 2011