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Read MoreThe Patient Fairness Act (H.R.5566)
The Patient Fairness Act (H.R.5566) was introduced by Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) and cosponsored by Ted Yoho (R-FL) and Matt
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(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The number of cases of a novel virus in China has escalated sharply, with authorities
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