Legislation Seeks Space For Supplements On Health Care Reform Slate
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Carving out a role for the dietary supplement industry in health care reform has taken on a double-edged approach. While supporting legislation focused on establishing spending on supplements as health care expenses, the industry also backs including wellness and prevention programs in health care reform plans
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