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Healthcare in the United States is pricey. And if it seems like it’s getting harder to afford the medical care and health insurance you need, it’s not your imagination.
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Zamosky, L. (2013). Cutting Medical Costs. In: Healthcare, Insurance, and You. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-4954-2_5
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