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    The Brave New World of Obamacare

    Millions of Americans are starting to use their new health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. How's it going? How well are doctors and hospitals coping?

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    KCRW placeholderBy Barbara Bogaev • Jan 2, 2014 • 52m Listen

    Millions of Americans are starting to use their new health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. How's it going? Where is the policy headed? How well are doctors and hospitals coping? Also, Secretary of State John Kerry pushes Israeli-Palestinian peace, and Colorado’s new marijuana stores are open for business and not lacking for customers. Barbara Bogaev guest hosts.

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