What the health of the economy means for healthcare

The World

With the country focused on John McCain’s and Barack Obama’s health policy, few are assessing what the economy’s freefall means for healthcare. The Takeaway looks at how a beleaguered Wall Street and struggling Main Street will affect coverage and care. Guest: Dr. Herbert Pardes, president and CEO of New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Healthcare System

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