The Affordable Care Act’s first open enrollment period is over and now millions of newly-insured patients are learning to navigate the often complicated health care system. A top official of the White House’s health department and an analyst joined this program and commented on the experience patients are encountering when seeking services under the health plans. Both guests recommended listeners to use local organizations for support and advice, as well as pointing out the importance of having a health insurance plan.
Guests: Mayra Alvarez, Associate Director, Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC; George Escobar, Health Director, Casa Maryland, Hyattsville, MD, www.casademaryland.org
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