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Episode 122: Does everyone get healthcare in the U.S. when they really need it? (Rebroadcast)
From2 Docs Talk: The podcast about healthcare, the science of medicine and everything in between.
Episode 122: Does everyone get healthcare in the U.S. when they really need it? (Rebroadcast)
From2 Docs Talk: The podcast about healthcare, the science of medicine and everything in between.
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 19, 2018
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Podcast episode
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If you've had many conversations about healthcare reform, it is likely you've heard some variation on this theme: "Hospitals have to provide care for people who show up. So everyone can get healthcare when they need it. So when people say that can't get healthcare, that isn't true." Is there any merit to that argument? Spoiler: NO. But if you want to hear more about where that idea comes from, take a listen. Resources: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EMTALA/ http://www.kff.org/medicaid/state-indicator/medicaid-income-eligibility-limits-for-parents/?currentTimeframe=0&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already. And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!
Released:
Mar 19, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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