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A prescription for improving health outcomes among the poor

Season 2020 Episode 211 | 2m 50s

Studies show that health outcomes are worse for poorer Americans, but pediatrician Lucy Marcil is one doctor who is trying to change that. Marcil integrates free tax and financial services into her clinical care as a way to improve patients’ overall health -- and finds that doing so builds better relationships. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on reimagining the doctor's visit.

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