California Health Care Services said taxpayers are paying nearly $30,000 to treat one patient with HIV/AIDS every year. That’s $28,800 for medications and $655.44 for labs. “That cost doesn’t even include clinical staff, diagnostic studies, or other costs,” said Joyce Hayhoe, Director of Legislation and Communications for California Health Care Services.
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