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Report Compares Health-Care Platforms of Presidential Candidates
Commonwealth Fund says both want to widen availability of health insurance, but by vastly different means

Uninsured Get Less Health Care Than Insured
And they spend billions out of pocket for what they do receive, new report shows

High Costs Force Third of Americans to Skip Needed Health Care
AFL-CIO report found 95 percent of those surveyed feel U.S. system needs overhaul

Almost 2 Million U.S. Vets Lack Health Insurance
Income levels bar many from VA health services, researcher says

Iraq Vets Falling Through Health-Care Cracks
Despite lifesaving care, many with severe head injuries not getting follow-up they need, report suggests

Retirees’ Share of Health Tab Creeps Higher
Challenges lie ahead for early retirees, survey suggests

Older Americans Fret About Health Insurance
Many favor concept of savings accounts to offset later expenses, survey finds

Long-Term Care Insurance: Buyer Beware
Coverage for nursing homes, assisted-living facilities isn't for everyone