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Healthy Living Health Coverage Options Resources CHE Team

For more information or questions, contact the CHE team chairs, Marma McIntee or Roberta Riportella.

System Reform

Many areas of our health care system are not efficiently or adequately meeting the needs of consumers. Several of the more urgent issues are discussed below and links to more information are provided.

Consumer Perspectives
Consumer perspectives on which parts of our health care system could use inprovement
Managed Care
The advantages and disadvantages of managed care plans: HMO's, PPO's, and PSO's
Nursing Shortage
Issues surrounding the shortage of nursing professionals
Physician Supply
Issues surrounding imbalance of doctors in primary and specialty care
Rural Health Care Needs
Health access concerns specific to rural areas
Uninsured Americans
Latest trends in health insurance coverage within the U.S.

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