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Health and Society
Studies from Harvard University describe new findings in health and society
January 10th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "This study examines public opinion about the new health reform law in Massachusetts at four stages, from the beginning of the debate in September 2003 through June 2008, two years into implementation. We find that the favorable political environment in Massachusetts likely encouraged leaders to act and also contributed to the shape of the legislation as a ''shared responsibility'' compromise plan." "Despite perceptions by some that the law is not helping the uninsured, support for it remains high-even for the individual mandate, the law's most controversial feature. There is little interest in repealing this...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-01-10)
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