Health Affairs, 25, no. 6 (2006): w450-w452 (Published online 14 September 2006) doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.25.w450 © 2006 by Project HOPE	New Online   New Issue: China & India   Obesity In China   Pay Cuts For Medicare Docs   Access To Care Woes

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