Man seeks transplant funds amid rising medical costs
Jim Murdock, 39, of Woodlyn, needs a heart transplant costing about 75000 dollars. He relies on Medicare and SSD, unable to afford insurance after choosing cheaper HMO coverage. Temple University Hospital won’t treat him due to his HMO, pushing him toward NHATF and VA options as he appeals to lawmakers for aid.
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Temple University Hospital
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National Heart Assistance and Transplant Fund
Haverford
NHATF
Chris Markel
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Veterans Administration
Curt Weldon
Nader urges fashion driven airbag push with celebrities
Ralph Nader unveiled a plan to compel automakers to install airbags by making them fashionable for the celebrity set. He named nine well known figures, mainly from entertainment, who pledged to buy cars with airbags and front seats equipped as standard.
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