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Commentary on “Impact of Consultation on Hospital Outcomes and Resource Utilization for Patients with Acute Congestive Heart Failure”
Abstract
The rising cost of health care has been a problem in the United States for decades. As our population ages, healthcare costs continue to rise, becoming increasingly burdensome for our society.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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