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In 2006, $11.7 billion was paid to Medicare beneficiaries for in-hospital costs when cardiovascular disease was the principal diagnosis.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. "Health Care Financing Review: Medicare & Medicaid Statistical Supplement". 2006. [ Permalink ]