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3 ways to get up to speed -- fast -- on healthcare reform

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If you tuned out of the health-reform discussions early on, thinking this whole overhaul thing wouldn’t gain traction, it’s not too late to do your homework. Here are three new primers to get you up to speed -- or at least not woefully behind:

From CNN: What you need to know about health care reform

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‘Five years from now, there’s an excellent chance you won’t have the same health insurance you have (or don’t have) right now. That’s because members of Congress are gearing up to reform the U.S. health care system, and unlike in 1993 when then-first lady Hillary Clinton tried her hand at changing the medical system, this time the important players -- doctors, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers -- seem to be on board. You heard a lot about health care reform this week, and you’ll be hearing even more in the months to come. It’s an incredibly confusing, complex issue, so in this week’s Empowered Patient, we break it down for you with 10 frequently asked questions about health care reform.’

From Time: The Five Big Health-Care Dilemmas

‘Universal health care is a cause that comes around every 15 or 20 years in Washington, and Presidents as far back as Woodrow Wilson have tried and failed to make it happen. ... But even amid signs of a new consensus, there are at least five questions that must be settled before there can be meaningful reform:’

And from Kaiser Health News: A Consumer’s Guide to Health Care Reform

‘With the Democratic-controlled Congress working on a potentially sweeping health care overhaul, questions abound for consumers, including whether they might have to change their insurance or buy coverage if they don’t have it. Here’s a guide to the top issues:’

... Of course, these backgrounders come even as today’s L.A. Times carries this story: ‘Aggressive timetable for healthcare reform hits snag’

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-- Tami Dennis

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