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Impatient: Could new legislation make health care better?
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Sep 2, 2015
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Impatient: Could new legislation make health care better?
Navigating the health care system can be awful but several bills currently moving through Sacramento aim to make the experience a bit easier for patients.
Will the health plan pay for the contraceptives the doctor prescribes?
Will the health plan pay for the contraceptives the doctor prescribes?
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Navigating the health care system can be awful but several bills currently moving through Sacramento aim to make the experience a bit easier for patients.

Navigating the health care system can be expensive and frustrating, but several bills currently moving through Sacramento aim to make the experience a bit easier for patients. 

Southern California Public Radio's health reporter

has been tracking this legislation, which have until next Friday to be passed or disappear. She joins the show to talk about these bills on her regular segment that we call "Impatient." 

Rebecca's also written about this over at her blog. But if you want to hear the entire conversation click on the audio link embedded above.