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Bernie Sanders: “I am one of those who believe, with Dr. Berwick, who used to run the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services, that…”

On the recordNovember 19, 2013
I am one of those who believe, with Dr. Berwick, who used to run the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services, that waste is theft.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Healthcare waste diverts funds from essential health-promoting investments.

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