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NEW YORK | Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:14am EST (Reuters) – Americans are more optimistic about their ability to pay for health care services in the coming months, particularly for elective surgeries, according to a survey issued on Thursday.
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NEW YORK | Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:14am EST (Reuters) – Americans are more optimistic about their ability to pay for health care services in the coming months, particularly for elective surgeries, according to a survey issued on Thursday.
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