So how are we going to pay for this big ‘ol Smorgasbord of health initiatives being outlined by Mrs. Clinton in her plan? Good question and let's take a look.
Fixing what is broken in our current health care system will, over time, slow the growth in overall U.S. health spending, reducing pressures on our families, our businesses and the long-term fiscal outlook. Yet, to ensure that health coverage is immediately affordable for all Americans through provisions such as the new health tax credit, an up-front federal investment will be necessary. To ensure that this is done in a fiscally responsible manner, the new investment will be funded in two ways:
