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Now that the presidential election is over, the real work on the issue of access to health care should begin. The work will be difficult — and probably impossible to accomplish unless the health care profession helps the U.S. public to confront some unpleasant truths.

One might have thought that an election that hinged on "moral values" would generate serious discussion of one of our most fundamental "values" issues — that is, whether we really believe that broader health insurance coverage should be a high priority. The candidates were asked to debate on the basis of their values on issues . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Our Aim Is Low

The Challenge of the Uninsured

Three Failures

Confronting the Truth about Ourselves

The Costs of Broad Access

A Defining Moment

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From Partners HealthCare System and Harvard Medical School — both in Boston.

Address reprint requests to Dr. Mongan at Partners HealthCare System, Prudential Tower, 11th Fl., 800 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02199, or at jmongan@partners.org.

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