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Michael Bennet: Medicare, as a result was spending $17 billion a year on these hospital re-admissions that could have been prevented.

On the recordJanuary 26, 2011
Medicare, as a result was spending $17 billion a year on these hospital re-admissions that could have been prevented.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet points out the significant costs incurred by Medicare due to preventable readmissions.

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