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Health Insurance and Medical Debt
The repeal of Obamacare has finally reached the President's desk and a veto is certain. But, with or without the Affordable Care Act, the cost of healthcare is rising and millions of Americans are piling up medical debt. We hear what that means.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe repeal of Obamacare has finally reached the President's desk and a veto is certain. But, with or without the Affordable Care Act, the cost of healthcare is rising and millions of Americans are piling up medical debt. We hear what that means.
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