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May 6, 2009

Prevention and Education Programs Will Drastically Reduce Health Care Costs

The Obama administration can improve Americans' health by focusing attention on chronic disease and prevention, writes Bryan A. Liang.

FORUM COLUMN

By Bryan A. Liang

At a recent White House forum on health care, President Obama said that reforming the nation's health care system is a key component of jumpstarting the economy. He also indicated that his administration would be open to different viewpoints.

"Health care reform cannot be achieved through ideas from Washington alone," the president concluded. "You know what works and what doesn't. I look forward to hearing yo...

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