Podcast on How to Discuss Out-of-Pocket Costs with Patients
I had the pleasure of recording a podcast organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Avalere Health. Here is a link to the episode.
You should also check out other episodes.
I had the pleasure of recording a podcast organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Avalere Health. Here is a link to the episode.
You should also check out other episodes.
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