What concerns you the most about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act?

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#1 Dennis I. Mallory, DO wrote: The horrendous addition of many new regulations devised by economic technocrats without the regard for the best care of the patient. Posted on: July 8, 2012 at 09:09:20 PM

#2 Family doctor wrote: I'm concerned that people doctors included will stick to their partisan talking points and not support a groundbreaking effort to insure Americans and provide access to medical care. I'm proud of this country for finally doing something positive. It won't be easy to implement this but it's time for people to get over it. Congress passed it and the Supreme Court says it's legal. So let's get back to taking care of our patients! Posted on: July 12, 2012 at 08:02:45 PM

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