health care
War comes home: the traumatic brain injury epidemic
June 28, 2011According to official DOD figures, 332,000 soldiers have suffered brain injuries since 2000. Many of these are mild traumatic brain injuries, a term that is profoundly misleading.
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A system with no compassion: one woman’s story
June 22, 2011"I'm not asking for any handouts; I just want to stay alive," Susan said.
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As Americans take desperate measures, physicians affirm support for mandate
June 21, 2011The AMA reiterated its support for the individual mandate, the most controversial part of President Barack Obama's signature 2012 health care reform.
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Single-payer rally “welcomes” insurance industry group
June 17, 2011It's no surprise that this week's meeting of America's Health Insurance Plans, the health insurance industry's national trade association, was greeted by a "welcoming committee."
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Connecticut becomes first state to require paid sick days
June 15, 2011A national precedent was set in Connecticut last week after lawmakers passed measures allowing paid sick days and the expansion of health care coverage.
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