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Chris Van Hollen: surveys from individuals who are in the private health care system compared to surveys who are on the Medicare system…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
surveys from individuals who are in the private health care system compared to surveys who are on the Medicare system, with regard to their current access to doctors and providers, and across the board, my colleagues may remember the Medicare surveys turned out to have higher levels of confidence support than in the private market.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen highlights Medicare beneficiaries' better access to healthcare compared to those in private insurance.

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