A Locksmith's Tale And Other Health Care Stories
()Lou Padilla is good at fixing things. So when he broke his ankle, Padilla decided to set it himself. The locksmith didn't have health insurance, and he says he doesn't need it. Padilla tells us how he gets by without the safety net of insurance.
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NPR Special Report
The Health Care Debate
Patients And Provider Perspectives
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Health Care Innovations
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