Amy Luftig Viste

Chief Executive Office of LA County

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Principal analyst for healthcare reform for the Chief Executive Office in LA County, and Director of Community Partner Programs for the Department of Health Services

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California hopes to lead the nation in implementation of President Obama's  Affordable Care Act .

Gearing Up for Obamacare in California

California hopes to lead the nation in implementation of President Obama's Affordable Care Act .

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