Navigating the U.S. health care system is often a daunting experience. And the consequences of not getting the right care can be serious – and sometimes even fatal. A recent study showed that medical errors contribute to as many as 400,000 deaths a year in the U.S. But there are steps that we can take to ensure better health outcomes. We talk with the author of a new book who provides tools for becoming a smarter patient advocate, and a health policy expert who’s also a primary care physician. They offer advice on how to improve your chances of getting good medical care.