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w - <br />Unfortunately, the amount currently being spent on core functions is inadequate. As was stated earlier, most <br />funding.is currently spent on the assurance function. Assessment and policy development are neglected In <br />order to adequately fund the core functions, six percent of total health care expenditures must be set aside <br />for this purpose. The six percent does not include payment for services to individuals who are insured by <br />a third party. <br />75 <br />Toachievethedesiredamountofsixpercentoftotalhealthcareexpenditures, acombinationofsources should <br />be tapped An increase in federal, state and local tax support is one possibility. Permits, licenses and fees is <br />for services could also be part of the total funding equation. Public health officials at the federal, state, and <br />local levels should all be involved in determining how to fund population -based services. <br />• <br />