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NEW CONTENT: Paying for Long-Term Care
Americans are living longer than ever before. New advances in medical sciences have improved the prognosis for those with debilitating conditions like Alzheimer's, cancer and heart disease. But just because we are living longer does not necessarily mean that we can afford to do so! Check out our newest piece on the difficulties that we face in paying for long-term care, and the options available to help ease the financial burden. Learn More »
Yesterday we looked at the history of the term “socialized medicine.” We found that the phrase “socialized medicine” does not accurately describe the public insurance option.
The other issue to address here is whether the negative connotation that goes along with the term “socialized medicine” is warranted.
In other words, should members of the public fear socialized medicine, or […]
