Veterans Affairs medical costs rise
Newhouse News Service reports that the VA faces a looming funding crisis as demand for medical care by aging veterans grows. By 1990 the number of veterans over 65 is expected to exceed 9 million, with 2.25 million needing treatment by 2000, while Medicare cuts and high non service connected care strain the system.
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Patent Office to Computerize Records Filing by 1984
The Patent and Trademark Office will begin automating records, phase one finishing in 1984 with trademark and tech patents. Full automation through 1990 will replace paper files, allow direct input from outside computers, and cost about 300 million dollars, with long term savings anticipated.
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