About the Author
Paul Lerner was an AIDS care advocate and communications director for AIDS Project Los Angeles. Julie Lerner is a cancer survivor who learned about being an assertive consumer of health care firsthand. They are the authors of Lerner Survey of Health Care in New York. Paul lives in Seattle, Washington. Julie works in New York City.

Book Description
Filled with tips and hints from experienced health-care activists, this guide advocates a new consumer revolution in medical care. This book includes sample letters, forms, checklists, and phrases that help patients beat the health-care bureaucracy. It teaches how to be a savvy consumer and reduce costs while still receiving high-quality care. Avoiding medical mistakes, getting referrals to the best specialists, and saving money on prescription drugs are common concerns that are addressed. Included are lists of health-related organizations, hotlines and help lines, state health and insurance departments, and a glossary of health-care terms..

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