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The Cost of Patient Advocacy

As patients are asked to get more involved in their own health care, there is a growing trend of for-profit patient advocacy businesses. These companies act as hired guns to challenge an insurer's denial of treatment or billing disputes. Reporter: Sarah Varney

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