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The Power of Prayer for the Healthcare Bill

Christian Science prayer treatments either substitute for medical treatments or supplement them, and can cost as little as $20 a day.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Christian Science prayer treatments either substitute for medical treatments or supplement them, and can cost as little as $20 a day. Today's Los Angeles Times reports that the Senate's healthcare reform legislation contains a little-noticed provision requiring insurance companies to consider covering Christian Science prayer treatments. Tom Hamburger and Kim Geiger co-authored the story.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Tom Hamburger

    investigative reporter for the Washington Post

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    Kim Geiger

    Reporter, Los Angeles Times

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