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Maggie Mahar for agreeing to answer viewers' questions about the
health industry. Below, in no particular order, is her first set
of answers. More of her answers can be found here.  Please note
that the views and opinions expressed are not necessarily the
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Q: Comparing Medicare Costs between NJ and Iowa: I suspect that
the lower cost in Iowa is primarily due to the difference in re-
imbursement rates for the same procedures, rather than fewer
procedures.  Did you look into this?  -Ed Brown  A: Ed-  Thanks
for your question. When comparing Medicare costs in Iowa and New
Jersey, the Dartmouth researchers adjusted for differences in
local prices a