Senator Chafee's Patient Protection Bill. Letter to U.S. Senate.

Sox, Harold C., Jr., MD, MACP.

Patient Advocacy;Insurance Coverage;Managed Care Programs

Thu, 04/19/2001 - 3:16 PM EDT

Thu, 04/19/2001 - 3:18 PM EDT

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