Simply put, a chaotic system is one whose final state is extremely sensitive to the initial conditions: if you change the beginning a little, you change the end a lot.

ECONOMIST: Antimatter

While this approach saves money in the long run, the initial investment to implement the system is significant, and this is one area where the state intends to re-invest Medicaid savings.

FORBES: New York Medicaid Reforms Intended to Improve Health at Lower Cost