ACA won't make safety net care obsolete, clinic director says
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Although the health care law increased insurance enrollment nationwide, safety net clinics are still an important part of the system, says Connie Blackwell, executive director of North Metro Pediatrics.
There are still people who are uninsured and need free or sliding-scale care, she said.
Blackwell joins The Daily Circuit to discuss how clinics like North Metro Pediatrics will function under the new law.
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