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California Weighs Penalties for Healthcare Providers That Don’t Rein In Costs

About half of U.S. adults say they can’t afford healthcare. California is among at least eight states that have set spending growth targets for the healthcare sector. It may soon impose enforcement penalties aimed at pushing hospitals and other providers to meet those goals.

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California Weighs Penalties for Healthcare Providers That Don’t Rein In Costs
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