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Playlist: Say "Ahhh!": Health Care Specials

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Perspective on health care issues facing the U.S.: From Inside Out Documentaries with correspondent Rachel Gotbaum, the looming shortage of nurses, why you can't find a primary care physician, and the quality of end-of-life care. From reporter Karen Brown, a series on Massachusetts' new public health plan, and more.

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Health Reform in Massachusetts (Series)

Produced by Karen Brown

A series on Massachusetts' health reform experiment that looks at what's working and what's not. Part 1 is a look back at how the law was passed. Part 2 explains the individual mandate. Part 3 explores who's benefiting from the new public programs.

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Health Reform Part 3 - Who Benefits from Massachusetts Public Programs

From Karen Brown | Part of the Health Reform in Massachusetts series | 00:05:28

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Insurance Scams in Massachusetts

From Karen Brown | 00:03:31

An unfortunate byproduct of the health insurance mandate in Massachusetts — the marketing of health plans that don't add up. From Karen Brown.

A Crisis in Primary Care -- the Massachusetts Health Care Experiment

From Karen Brown | 00:05:38

Health care reform in Massachusetts has led to a dramatic increase in the number of people with health insurance. But there’s an unintended consequence: a sudden demand for primary care doctors has outpaced the supply. From Karen Brown.

Body Politics: A History of Health Care

From BackStory with the American History Guys | 00:54:00

Recent fights about health care reform have landed several people in the hospital. So who foots the bill? Historically, what's been the government's role in keeping Americans healthy?

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