Good Intentions Gone Awry

Why has a little-known program designed to help hospitals and clinics that serve low-income people become one of the most controversial health policies in the country?


Guests: 

Sayeh Nikpay, PhD, Tradeoffs Contributing Research Editor; Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of Minnesota


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