Akilah Weber Pierson, MD
@aweberpierson
Healthcare is expensive. But lowering costs is not about cutting access. It is about making sure people understand their insurance, use preventive care, and can access primary care before small issues become major crises. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8
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