Most Americans love a good deal. We're used to bargain hunting for everything from shoes to cars. But what about medical care? Do you comparison shop for MRI's or appendectomies? A new survey finds some of us do.

Southern California Public Radio's Rebecca Plevin has been looking into comparison shopping for procedures. Check out the Impatient blog, which is aimed at helping consumers navigate the healthcare system.

She joins us every week for our consumer focused health segment of the same name, Impatient.