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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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