Marines face inclusiveness drive testing old warrior ethos
USA TODAY writer Michaels notes the Marine Corps built its grit based ethos since 1775 while integrating women into demanding jobs. Lt Col Kate Germano's firing sparked debate over keeping high standards as troops adapt training and infantry access expands. Generals pledge standards won't slip as changes proceed.
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Health spending to grow faster but remain modest says CMS report
A federal CMS study projects U S health spending will average 5.8 percent annually from 2014 to 2024, reaching 5.4 trillion dollars and 19.6 percent of GDP. The report notes ACA expansion, aging population, and higher insured rates, with per capita costs and medical inflation still historically low.
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ACA study finds uninsured rate drops and access improves
A JAMA study from 2012 to 2015 shows uninsured adults fell by 7.9 percentage points by Q1 2015, about 15.8 million people gaining coverage, with larger gains for Latinos. Improvements also occurred in access to a personal physician and medicine, though causality to the ACA remains debated.
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