Watch: Coronavirus And Your Health Care

April 13, 2020

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Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, answers questions from viewers on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” including many about the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on health care and insurance and the government’s response. You can find the program here.

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April 13, 2020

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