The proxy war--SCHIP and the government's role in health care reform

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2-28-2008

Journal

New England Journal of Medicine

Volume

Volume 358, Issue 9

Inclusive Pages

869-872

Keywords

Child Health Services--legislation & jurisprudence; Health Care Reform--legislation & jurisprudence; Insurance, Health--legislation & jurisprudence; State Health Plans--legislation & jurisprudence; Medicaid & SCHIP; Health Reform

Abstract

The extent to which the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) has achieved the goal plans set out for health care coverage is discussed. Further the continuing controversy over the applicable extent of health care coverage with the drawbacks and advantages is discussed.

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1

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