The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages S28-S31 , November 2007

State Strategies to Reduce the Number of Uninsured Children

  • Steven Federico, MD, FAAP

      Affiliations

    • University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Steven Federico, 777 Bannock St, MC0132, Denver, CO 80204.
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  • Han Tjoeng, MD

      Affiliations

    • The Children’s Hospital, Aurora, CO.
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  • Stephen Berman, MD, FAAP

      Affiliations

    • The Children’s Hospital, Aurora, CO.

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PII: S0022-3476(07)00784-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.08.017

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages S28-S31 , November 2007