America's Uninsured: The Statistics and Back Story

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Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics 36 (4):618-628 (2008)
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This article provides an overview of why health insurance matters, a profile of the uninsured, and a discussion of the roles and limits of private and public health insurance as sources of coverage. It concludes with reflections on the current health insurance environment and prospects for reform

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10.1111/j.1748-720x.2008.00316.x

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