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Finding out whether a healthcare provider has good or bad reviews can be near impossible--unless you live in California.
Having health insurance is now a legal requirement, and consumers will want to know the best and worst healthcare providers. However, these rankings are hard to find.
From the story: "Back in 2000 when Democrat Gray Davis was governor, California began operating an agency called the Office of The Patient Advocate (OPA). According to its website, OPA was created 'to help health plan members get the care they deserve and to promote transparency and quality health care' by publishing an annual 'Quality of Care Report Card.' The most recent report card was released last Wednesday."
Read the full investigation at The Center for Public Integrity.