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Healthcare Reform: Innovations Address Shortage of Doctors

As more and more people qualify for insurance under healthcare reform, America's shortage of doctors is going to get worse.  We look at the ways that medical practice is likely to change and what that will mean for patients. Also, President Obama defends his economic policies, and the return of the bedbug.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 18, 2010 • 50m Listen

As more and more people qualify for insurance under healthcare reform, America's shortage of doctors is going to get worse. We look at the ways that medical practice is likely to change and what that will mean for patients. Also, President Obama defends his economic policies, and more and more Americans are sleeping with the enemy. We hear about a resurgence of bedbugs.

Banner image: Registered nurse Susan Eager (L) helps up Jane Awise, who suffers from severe diabetes, while performing a home healthcare visit on February 24, 2010 in Thornton, Colorado. Photo: John Moore/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Julia Flucht

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Darrell Satzman

    Producer

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