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How Hispanics Fare Under The Affordable Care Act

Dr. Elisa Melendez-Eisman, the medical director of Clinica Tepeyac, with a patient. (Courtesy Clinica Tepeyac)
Dr. Elisa Melendez-Eisman, the medical director of Clinica Tepeyac, with a patient. (Courtesy Clinica Tepeyac)

Hispanics across the country have seen some of the biggest gains in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. But some disparities remain when it comes to rates of coverage compared to white residents.

We check in on Colorado where ObamaCare will be a big topic this election year. From Here & Now contributor Colorado Public Radio, John Daley reports.

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