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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I think people think an audit is like going to the dentist; you know, you know you've got do it, and it's going to be painful, and, when it's over, you're not sure that it really was worth it.
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Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

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Comparing audits to dental visits to highlight their importance in resource allocation.

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