The President's budget proposal and what it means for health care
Series: Conversations on Health Care
From: CHC Radio
Length: 00:24:54
Conversations on Health Care brings you a special episode about President Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2012. Mark and Margaret break down the health care spending components of his proposal, what the House Appropriations Committee plans to do for the rest of this fiscal year, and the impact of federal spending—and cuts—on the health and wellness of our communities.
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Piece Description
Conversations on Health Care brings you a special episode about President Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2012. Mark and Margaret break down the health care spending components of his proposal, what the House Appropriations Committee plans to do for the rest of this fiscal year, and the impact of federal spending—and cuts—on the health and wellness of our communities.
Additional Credits
WESU 88.1FM, Community Health Center, Inc., Mark Masselli, Margaret Flinter, Rick Sinkiewicz




