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Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:24 AM

Published 11/07/2009 by Fierce Healthcare


International study finds U.S. behind in access, quality

If spending alone could provide the best care to patients, the U.S. would be way ahead. Unfortunately, as most readers know, America's access to care and the quality of that care doesn't stack up well against that provided in many other countries with lower spending..

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