There is no doubt that lack of funding is a large part of the problem. I can talk about our own experience. We were forced to create a special budget for the stimulators, which can cost up to $25,000 each. They are expensive, but Mr. Simmonds said that medication costs $25,000. Which is to say that over the long term, this equipment may not be a bad investment.
On April 26th, 2012. See this statement in context.