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Atul Gawande on why American healthcare desperately needs innovation

The TED Interview

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Is There a Connection Between Being Old and Being Poor?

People who had a connection to medical knowledge and the medical system were much more likely to get the things that they needed. In countries all over the world, 20%, 30% become disconnected from the system. And one solution is everybody have a doctor, a nurse, and the family,. Or have a community health worker who knocks on your door.

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