Calling Obesity A “Disease” Could Change Insurance Coverage

Dr. Neale Chumbler was recently quoted in a recent Athens Patch article about the health care debates buried within the text of the fine print of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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Dr. Chumbler, HPAM Department Head, Serves on Expert Panel Observing the Presidential Debate http://www.11alive.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1876554853001...
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