Tag: Obamacare
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Immigrant Doctors Find Path Back to Practicing Medicine
Students at the Welcome Back Center at Grossmont Community College. | Photo Courtesy of Welcome Back Center/Grossmont Community College By Susan Murphy The Welcome Back Center at Grossmont Community College is working with 1,400 foreign-trained physicians, including 54 refugees, to get a U.S. medical license and resume the career they gave up when they immigrated…
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Clinic Partners With Housing Provider to Bring Health Care to Front Door
Video Credit: Brian Myers By Brian Myers Health care assistants went door to door last week inviting residents of the 94-unit Hollywood Palms on Home Avenue to their on-site health screening. The residents were provided free dental screenings and bone density scans by professionals from the La Maestra Community Health Centers. It was part of…
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Second Opinion: What’s a Grandfathered Plan Under Obamacare?
Ramona artist Regina Wilson weighs whether to stick with her current health plan, which is grandfathered into the Affordable Care Act, or seek a new plan with more protections. | Video Credit: John Rosman By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the Affordable Care Act.…
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Second Opinion: How Does Obamacare Address End-of-Life Care?
Sally Johnson is a British expatriate. She says American’s aren’t as open about death, and that translates into poor care and high costs at the end of life. | Video Credit: John Rosman, KPBS By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the Affordable Care Act.…
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Second Opinion: Does Obamacare Impact My Military Benefits?
Dan Mathews, a Vietnam veteran wants to know whether the Affordable Care Act will affect his TRICARE health benefits. | Video Credit: John Rosman, KPBS By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the Affordable Care Act. Ask yours here. The Question: Will the Affordable Care…