CHE 325 Discussion 5
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Increased prescription prices to patients, given that the Department of Veterans Affairs pays 41%
less than other customers, and the high expenses of emergency treatment are two issues specific
to American healthcare that arise with an aging population. Because the cost of life-saving
prescription drugs has skyrocketed, patients frequently reduce their dosages to prolong their
supply and avoid paying for refills. Why aren't such savings extended to the rest of the elderly
