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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT:

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DISEASE DESCRIPTIONS  & SYMPTOM CHECKERS

Mayo Clinic - Diseases & Conditions

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Merck Manual (Consumer Version)

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DRUG INFORMATION:

Drugs.com

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HEALTH INSURANCE:

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan

HealthCare.gov

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