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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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  • PhysicianTowards mental health parity
    The House of Representatives passed a mental health parity bill last week, but critics say the bill is too inclusive and will drive up health care costs. Midmorning speaks with one of the bill's main backers, the son of the late Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone, about why the issue was so important to his father.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    David Wellstone: co-founder of Wellstone Action and son of the late Minnesota Senator.
    Neil Trautwein: vice president of employee benefits policy with the National Retail Federation.
    More from MPR
    Ramstad pushes for mental health parity (03/06/2008)
    U.S. House passes mental health bill named for Wellstone (03/06/2008)
    U.S. House to vote today on Wellstone bill (03/05/2008)
    Resources
    Wellstone Action
    About Neil Trautwein
  • doctor sees patientDoctors and doubt
    Some patients hope for an omnipotent physician, others want to know if their caregiver has even a hint of doubt as to the patient's diagnosis or treatment. Midmorning examines the role of uncertainty in medical care.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Jon Hallberg: assistant professor, Department of Family Medicine. He's also the Community Health Creative Director, Center for Arts and Medicine University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Hallberg is a regular commentator on Minnesota Public Radio's All Things Considered.
    Nananda Col: Director Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Maine Medical Center.

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