Bitter medicine
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The state of Nevada has amended the law that governs health maintenance organizations (HMO) following accounts of cruelty and inefficient delivery of HMO services. Under the new rules, any one but a licensed physician or qualified practitioner may not deny emergency medical treatment to patients.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1998
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The eggheads and I
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The 50th anniversary of Mensa is a good time to evaluate the history of the organization. Some critics call Mensa a dating pool for intelligent nerds who could not otherwise find dates. The club's history and activities are discussed.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1996
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The limits of democracy
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Issues are presented concerning the advantages and disadvantages of imposing national term limits on elected politicians and state officials. The difficulty of accurately gauging public opinion of term limits is discussed.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 2001
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