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Bernie Sanders: “In other words, what you are saying is when we emphasize primary care, we are treating people when they need to be…”

On the recordApril 22, 2013
In other words, what you are saying is when we emphasize primary care, we are treating people when they need to be treated.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing primary care reduces emergency room visits and hospitalizations, saving money.

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