They are experiencing historic drops. Finally, some good press about something we’re doing right.
Update:
As The Physician Executive puts it:
The profit motive in medicine, while causing significant unanticipated problems (costs, insurance etc.), has been able to deliver some significant improvements in survival, lifespan and quality of life.
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