And I think in order to answer this question we need to look at how much it will save through increased productivity, through the reduced use of emergency rooms, and early interventions. The lack of detail in HB 1396 evoked criticism from Republican legislators, but the congress pointed to this as one of the measure's strong points. The business women and men in North Carolina who are attempting to provide jobs and keep our North Carolina economy strong may get the wrong message - that government is responsible for health care rather than private industry. But student congress contends otherwise. Student Rep. Anthony Larson, the bill's prime sponsor, could not be reach by press time.
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