North Carolina's preparation for gaining the benefits and meeting the requirements of national health care reform.
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Passage and signing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have not ended the debate about the best way to guarantee access to affordable health care. While the debate continues, the responsibilities of US states to implement the provisions of the ACA remain a reality, pending congressional action or court decisions to the contrary.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- North Carolina medical journal
دوره 72 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011