Stories Related to Unusual Respite From Surging Health Care Costs

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Unusual respite from surging health care costs Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 3:15 pm, Monday, January 7, 2013 Unusual respite from surging health care costs The 3.9 percent rise meant that health care costs grew in line with the overall economy, which is considered affordable.

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