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Being a patient is getting harder in a strained and complex US health care system.
Health care delivery experts say patients in the U.S. need more help dealing with a system that is growing increasingly complex.
They say more frequent insurance complications, doctor and drug shortages, and a lack of communication all make life harder for patients.
Many cancer centers offer patient navigators who can help coordinate appointments, get answers to coverage questions.
More employers are offering navigation or advocacy help for people on their insurance plans.
Alzheimer’s disease patients and their caregivers lack consistent access to such help.
Making the system better for patients requires big change, expert says.
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