Dollinger index

the ages of 65 and 84. Such a large shift in

the demographics is expected to increase the

burden on the health-care industry. In addi-

tion, the recent recession of 2002-2003 and

the tech stock burst have depleted the retire-

ment savings of many retirees and are expect-

ed to increase the burden on Medicare.

Reduced profitability and an increase in cost

control are likely results of these shifts. While

MedTrack’s RFID solutions may help reduce

the costs of supplies and equipment for med-

ical providers, hospitals are likely to

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EXHIBIT 4 Average Annual Percent Growth in Personal Health Care Expenditures, FY1980-2000

EXHIBIT 5 Projected Population Change by Age, U.S. (Percent)