What's in the Health Care Bill for Women?

It has been said many times in the Senate chamber -- health care is a women's issue. It's true. Every day millions of women make decisions about their health care and that of their family members. According to the Department of Labor, women make nearly 80% of all family health care decisions. Our current health care system, however, does not adequately meet the financial and delivery needs of women, making health care reform a necessity.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act make several critical changes to our current health care system that will have a significant impact on women. To learn about these improvements, listen to what these experts, and Sen. Barbara Mikulski explain about the health care reform law.

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