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Frustrated with Congress for its failure to replace Obamacare, President Trump took matters into his own hands and issued…
What can be done to prevent employers from rejecting individuals based on concern about future illnesses? Currently, nothing.
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Poor people who have cancer are one of the most financially vulnerable groups in the US. Obamacare aimed to improve their…
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How can we fight the opioid epidemic? Redesign the drugs, rethink how we assess patients and mandate prescription monitoring.