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CDC Vitalsigns: Access to Health Care

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/HealthcareAccess/index.html  

Sponsoring Agency

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

Adults without health insurance may skip medical care because of cost concerns, which can lead to poorer health, higher long-term health care costs, and early death. Learn how the Affordable Care Act can improve access to health insurance and care.

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Review Date

3/7/2011