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Choosing Quality Care

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Navigating Health Care

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Better Information Helps Patients When They Leave the Hospital
Do Your Homework Before You Choose A Hospital
Hospital Compare (Web Site)
How to Choose Long-Term Care Services
How To Complain—And Get Heard
How To Use Hospital Emergency Rooms Wisely
New Hope for Chronic Disease Management
New Web Tool Helps You Choose a Nursing Home
Nursing Home Compare (Web Site)
Tips To Help You Find a Good Doctor
Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
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Podcast Navigating the ER - Using Urgent and Emergency Care (Podcast Download; Transcript)
Podcast Navigating the Health Care System and How to Spot High Quality Health Care (Podcast Download; Transcript)
Podcast What Is a Medical Home? (Podcast Download; Transcript)

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Health Care Plans

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Insure Kids Now: Low-Cost or Free Health Coverage (Web Site)
How to Choose a Health Plan That's Right for You
Questions and Answers About Health Insurance (Consumer Guide)
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Podcast Choosing a Health Plan (Podcast Download; Transcript)
Podcast Health Insurance Gaps for America's Kids (Podcast Download; Transcript)
Podcast Long-term Care Insurance (Podcast Download; Transcript)
Podcast No Choice for Health Insurance (Podcast Download; Transcript)
Podcast Questions About Health Insurance (Transcript)

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Costs

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Podcast Keeping Healthy When the Economy is Not (Podcast Download; Transcript)
Podcast Long-term Care Insurance (Podcast Download; Transcript)

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