September 2009
Public Option Trigger Touted as Compromise
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Legislators Try to Hammer out Details of Reform Plan
After receiving an earful from constituents on both sides of the healthcare debate during their summer break, legislators returned to Washington eager to hammer out the details of a reform bill before the end of the year. With public opinion turning against the reformers, President Barack Obama capped off the next stage of the process with a congressional address aimed at defining his goals and reversing the downward trajectory of views on his handling of the issue. Meanwhile, in an attempt to disarm
Retail Clinics Provide Equivalent Care for Less
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Studies Confirm Availability and Quality
Explosive growth in the number of retail-based health clinics operating in the United States during the past decade has been accompanied by concerns over care quality and continuity. By providing preventive medicine such as vaccines as well as acute care for minor ailments and injuries, retail clinics are providing a more affordable alternative to the emergency department for those who are uninsured, cannot get to their doctor’s office, or who simply want the convenience of basic medical care without the need fo
