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Going public: Could Clinton's health care proposals work?

  • Written by Richard Hirth, Professor, Department of Health Management and Public Policy, University of Michigan

As the spotlight shifts from the Republican to Democratic convention, Hillary Clinton’s plans for health care reform, including a proposed new “public option” for health insurance for some Americans, may draw greater attention from voters.

This option would offer a government-run health insurance plan that would be in direct...

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