Expectations for U.S. policy-makers

Article Abstract:

A 'Nations Business' poll indicates that 73% of the magazine's readers felt less confident following Pres Bill Clinton's election that progress toward resolving US economic problems would be made than they were before the election. Additional poll results are discussed.

Clinton, Bill, Public opinion, United States. Congress

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The high cost of referral-for-profit

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Physicians who refer patients to facilities in which they have ownership interest have contributed to sky-rocketing health costs. Regulations that limit physician ownership and unnecessary referrals can help lower expenses.

Economic aspects, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Ethical aspects, Medical referral

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PROFIT POLICY HAS OPPOSITE EFFECT

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THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED A PROFIT POLICY IN 1976 TO ENCOURAGE CONTRACTOR INVESTMENT IN COST-REDUCING FACILITIES. CONTRARY TO PLAN CONTRACTOR PROFITS HAVE GONE UP WITH NO COST REDUCTIONS.

Profit, Profits, Contracts, Military aspects, Government spending policy

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