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Angus King: The cheapest health intervention is the one that doesn't happen.

On the recordJanuary 25, 2024
The cheapest health intervention is the one that doesn't happen.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Emphasizing the importance of preventing falls to reduce healthcare costs.

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