What's Up Doc? Political Decision Impacts

By Dr. Jeff Hersh/Daily News Correspondent, Winchester Star: Health
Tue, 10/24/2017 - 2:39pm

Q: Does it seem like there have lately been a bunch of political decisions that have weakened health care for the poor?A: There have been several political actions recently taken that may have strong negative implications for access to quality health care, specifically for the middle class and the poor.The first one that jumps out is congress’s failure to renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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