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Surgeon, Writer, Researcher, Dilettante. https://www.ariadnelabs.org/  http://www.lifebox.org/ 

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    Atul Gawande‏Verified account @Atul_Gawande 1 Jan 2017

    Atul Gawande Retweeted (((JonathanWeisman)))

    That can be changed...https://twitter.com/jonathanweisman/status/815674091755761665 …

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    (((JonathanWeisman)))Verified account @jonathanweisman
    The problem for the 27% w/ pre-existing conditions is that the other 73% don't seem to care much. Same for the 20 million with ACA coverage https://twitter.com/atul_gawande/status/809146332531269634 …
    1:45 PM - 1 Jan 2017
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      1. kim bellard‏ @kimbbellard 1 Jan 2017
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        @jonathanweisman people need to realize we are all one accident or illness from being in #27%

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      2. Stephen Ondra‏ @StephenOndra 1 Jan 2017
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        @jonathanweisman How the fortunate treat the less fortunate, defines who we are as a people & if we are a truly great nation.

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      1. (((Zzzsneverrest)))‏ @IZarov 2 Jan 2017
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        @jonathanweisman The ADA passed because everyone in Congress knew someone who needed it. The same applies. #anotherfigt

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      1. Meenakshi Bewtra‏ @DrsMeena 1 Jan 2017
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        Agree. But w/a lot of work & reaching out to explain to others. I am part of @Drsforamerica; we need more docs to step up too

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      1. SJ Berry‏ @Free2BeInformed 1 Jan 2017
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        Unfortunately folks don't understand Healthcare until they or love one gets seriously ill. I can't imagine not having it.

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      1. Tap Schu‏ @myownschu 1 Jan 2017
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        Especially since most of the 27%, are members of the same families as the 73%- respectfully @jonathanweisman many do care

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      1. M.deVere Williams MD‏ @common_sensedoc 1 Jan 2017
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        @jonathanweisman I hope so Atul. We must prepare for the ⬆️ likelihood that it can't. Local solutions will win the day...

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      1. Lymphomation.org‏ @Lymphomation 1 Jan 2017
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        & short memory: Prior to ACA, premiums were RISING, pool of insured SHRINKING, junk policies led to medical BANKRUPTSY.

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      1. Its dark at 5pm Russ‏ @MassivRuss 1 Jan 2017
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        @jonathanweisman Government has always - since ever - been responsible for imposing shared burdens.

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      1. Allison Wallis  ♿‏ @allylovespono 1 Jan 2017
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        It will change as the population ages. We just won't have the infrastructure to help.

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