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Hickenlooper To Sign Hospital Information Bill

Posted 05.07.2012

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On Monday, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law that changes how uninsured patients are billed after receiving hospital treatment. Senate...

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The Elusive Pot of Gold

Risë K. Phillips | Posted 04.05.2012

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Risë K. Phillips

As CEO of a busy and highly effective federally qualified heath center in South Los Angeles, I see the changes taking place -- changes that impact everyone, but are hardest on those who never reached the pinnacle of that economic slope.

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When The Poor Have Health Care Coverage, The Cost Goes Down For All

Emily Cohn | Posted 02.10.2012

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The concept of support for universal health care is taboo among Republicans who scrutinize the Affordable Care Act -- dubbing it the "Job-Killing Heal...

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Uninsured Americans Turning To Daily Deals Sites For Healthcare

AP | JOSEPH PISANI | Posted 02.29.2012

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NEW YORK — The last time Mark Stella went to the dentist he didn't need an insurance card. Instead, he pulled out a Groupon. Stella, a small bu...

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Myths and Misperceptions About Primary Care

John Geyman | Posted 10.22.2011

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John Geyman

We are indebted to the late Dr. Barbara Starfield of the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health for this basic definition of the four pillars of primary care.

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Obama Administration Appeals Ruling Against Healthcare Law

Reuters | Posted 05.25.2011

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March 9, 2011 12:14:26 AM WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration Tuesday appealed a U.S. judge's ruling in Florida that struck down it...

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Grayson, Bachmann Debate Health Care Reform On 'Larry King Live' (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Civility reigned Wednesday during a health care debate between Reps. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) and Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) on "Larry King Live." Bo...

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Health Care Study: Lack Of Insurance Has Led To 17,000 Child Deaths

AFP | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lack of adequate health care may have contributed to the deaths of some 17,000 US children over the past two decades, according to a study released by...

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Alan Grayson Cries On The House Floor Over Victims Of Health Care System (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Elyse Siegel | Posted 05.25.2011

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On Wednesday afternoon, Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) shed tears on the House floor during a speech on the need for health insurance reform. Reading lett...

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