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Six states have an agreement to acquire fast-result antigen tests for the coronavirus. Here, a medical worker collects a sample after a patient self-administers a nasal swab test.

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After 'Severe' Delays, 6 States Band Together To Buy Coronavirus Tests

7:17pm August 04, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

Six states will purchase 3 million rapid tests, and more states may join the consortium. Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts want to stem a severe testing shortage.

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Health & Safety

Governors' D.C. Summit Dominated By Medicaid And The Sequester

7:31pm February 25, 2013

by Julie Rovner

Since the governors last met in July, some have shifted their views on the federal health care law. A few Republicans have even changed their minds about the potential benefits of the president's plan to expand Medicaid.

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