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Sat, 07/07/2012 - 15:28 — Dave Culver
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As a physician, I find it very odd that the debate over the Affordable Care Act has focused on the effect the law will have on the presidential election rather than the impact it will have on patients, health professionals, and health outcomes.

The Supreme Court case reinvigorated the debate over the Obama administration's 2010 health care reform law. But we're still getting partisan talking points instead of an honest review of the changes that are in store. This will likely worsen as we get closer to Election Day.

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