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C. Rufus Rorem  

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  • The field of health economics was still in its infancy when C. Rufus Rorem (1894–1988) was asked to join the landmark Committee on the Costs of Medical Care (CCMC) in 1929. From that time onward, Rorem's groundbreaking work established his reputation as a pioneer in this new field. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Rorem, C. Rufus]

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