167129 Refining estimates of public health spending as measured in national health expenditures accounts

Tuesday, November 6, 2007: 9:30 AM

Arthur L. Sensenig, MA , Health Economist, National Health Statistics Group, Office of the Actuary, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U S Department of Health and Human Services, Baltimore, MD
        
Government public health activity constitutes an important service category of the National Health Expenditure Accounts. However, accurately measuring expenditures for public health services in the United States presents many challenges. This descriptive analysis will provide insights on the challenges and barriers to accurate measures of national investments in the public health system.

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