Government's First Attempt To Regulate Costs Across Medical Field
Washington reports the Price Commission issued guidelines to cap doctor fee increases at 2.5 percent annually and hospital charges at a similar rate, requiring expense proof to raise prices and government approval for any higher rise. The move marks the government’s initial broad effort to controle medical costs in the United States.
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US seeks new international monetary settlement
Washington reports that the Nixon administration aims to secure a broad monetary package by Congress reconvening. The plan includes devaluing the dollar, realigning major currencies, reducing trade barriers, and sharing defense costs, with Group of 10 talks and bilateral export talks shaping the path.
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