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The health care system in the U.S. can be extremely confusing. If you’ve puzzled over using your insurance or dealing with hospitals and doctors, we may be able to help.
Pre-authorization delay? No in-network specialists? Dispute over costs? Confusion after a hospital discharge? Health Care Helpline — from NPR and KFF Health News — helps you better understand and overcome the hurdles between you and good care.
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