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In the runup to the creation of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), consumer-directed benefits (CDBs) had just started making inroads in American health care. Many consumers and employers were looking forward to HSAs, the latest output from this growing trend. The accounts were anticipated to slow rising health care costs and encourage individuals to be more engaged with their health care choices.

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