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Healthcare Improving for Older Americans

Andrew M. Seaman  |  

Krumholz also said that researchers complain about the healthcare systems a lot and do research to find and improve its flaws.

“We were amazed though, when we did a comprehensive study of what has been achieved, to see the size and scope of the improvements,” he said.

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