Jonathan Skinner on Health Care Costs, Technology, and Rising Mortality

Jul 11, 2016 · 01:03:07

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Jonathan Skinner questions if healthcare technology lowers costs.
He discusses innovation's impact on healthcare costs and efficacy.
The conversation touches on rising mortality linked to opioid use.

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