Children with disabling conditions and chronic illnesses usually incur medical associated costs, and a small percentage of children have very large bills. Besides direct and indirect medical costs, these children's parents may experience “opportunity” costs. Recent technological changes have created new funding questions. Private and public resources leave gaps in payment and service delivery. New systems are necessary to ensure coordinated community care for all children, including those with catastrophic costs.
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