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How the big biomedical bill advances U.S. mental health care

Clip: 12/13/2016 | 7m

Most of the attention around the biomedical bill President Obama signed on Tuesday has focused on faster drug approval and new money for research. But included within the massive piece of legislation are measures for mental health prevention and care. William Brangham speaks with Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., about the state of mental health care in the U.S. and what this law attempts to accomplish.

Aired: 12/13/16

Rating: NR

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