The Medicaid changes in the Ryan budget plan would have extraordinary implications not only for the poor individuals who are normally thought of as the
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David Brooks' view on Medicare mistaken
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Abortion Training, Childhood Obesity, Single Payer Catch Medical Studentsā Attention
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Be the second state to pass universal health care
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Health care a right
EditorialCape Cod Times, Aug. 18, 2011Despite a recent setback at the federal appeals court level, health care reform still represents the nation's best solution to
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Can We Have Health Reform Without an Individual Mandate? Yes, It's Called 'Medicare for All'
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