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The Affordable Care Act and what it means for cancer patients

The Affordable Care Act and what it means for cancer patients

Written by  Facing Cancer Together
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(Undated) -- Last month, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling on President Obama's signature piece of legislation so far: the Affordable Care Act. The High Court upheld the constitutionality of the law, which aims to make health care more accessable and, as its name suggests, more affordable for Americans.

As part of witf's multimedia, Facing Cancer Together project, Megan Lello spoke with Doctor J. Robert Beck, chief academic and medical officer at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. The two discussed how the law would impact cancer patients in particular:

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couple-at-drThis U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act is being called one of the most important rulings in 80 years.

Anyone following the coverage has probably heard that the law will impact all Americans. Much of the analysis since the ruling was made public has been devoted to how healthcare, individuals, and groups of people will be affected.

This episode of  Radio Smart Talk looks to bring the examination closer to home. It focuses on Pennsylvania and what the law means or will mean for its citizens.

Hear from an insurer, organizations representing doctors and hospitals, and small businesses.

What is your opinion of the Supreme Court ruling and the Affordable Care Act? Please comment below.

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