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Talking health care reform: A conversation with Meredith Rosenthal
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Can cost-effective health care = better health care?
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New analysis shows public support for health reform ultimately dependent on impact on individuals
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New NPR/Kaiser/Harvard poll examines public's views of the role of health care interest groups in the health care debate
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Fifty-nine percent support Massachusetts landmark 2006 health reform law
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