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What Can We Do About the Hardest Patients? (Ep. 51 Replay)

What Can We Do About the Hardest Patients? (Ep. 51 Replay)

Update: 2023-01-062
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A small number of patients with multiple chronic conditions use a lot of resources. Dr. Jeffrey Brenner found a way to identify and treat them. Could it reduce health-care spending too?

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What Can We Do About the Hardest Patients? (Ep. 51 Replay)

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