Governmental Underpayments, Regulations Combine with Medical Advances to Drive Rising Hospital Costs
California ranks 51st nationally in Medicaid payments to health care providers per enrollee.
The spotlight is shining on health care costs. It’s an issue that generates newspaper headlines and debate among business leaders, policymakers and consumers. But for all of the arguments — and accusations — that emanate from this discussion, the facts are more complex than the dialogue often reflects.