Hacking Healthcare is the Only Way Out
Published October 15, 2021
Dr. Grace Cordovano is a board certified patient advocate with a wealth of experience navigating the US healthcare system on behalf of herself, family and clients. In this podcast, Dr. Cordovano helps us understand what she means by “hacking healthcare” in order to move from “patient-centered care” to “life-focused care.”
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