Can lower spending improve heathcare?

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The answer, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek article, is a resounding yes. Writer Charles Kenny argues that the path to improved health lies in keeping patients out of doctors’ offices and bolsters his assertion with some fairly compelling insights.

Want to Improve Health Care? Spend Less on It

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