Poor people who are given medical insurance receive more regular medical care, feel healthier, feel less depressed and maintain financial stability more easily, according to a study that assesses the impact of Medicaid, reported in the New York Times.
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Blue Shield of California has pledged to limit its profits to 2 percent of revenue following criticism of its CEO's $4.6 million salary, according to an Arkansas Reporter article.
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