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  • Texans Can Appeal Surprise Medical Bills, But The Process Can Be Draining
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Texans Can Appeal Surprise Medical Bills, But The Process Can Be Draining

In Texas, many people have a right to mediation of medical bills. But the concept can be off-putting, and patients often think they need a lawyer, which isn't the case. ( Ashley Lopez, KUT , 2/13 )

Facebook Live: Helping People Age With Independence

KHN columnist Judith Graham speaks with Sarah Szanton, director of the Center for Innovative Care in Aging at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, about helping people age with independence. ( 2/12 )

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