Quote by Donald Berwick

We have really good data that show when you take patients and you really inform them about their choices, patients make more frugal choices. They pick more efficient choices than the health care system does.

We have really good data that show when you take patients an

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This quote emphasizes the importance of providing patients with adequate information and educating them about their healthcare choices. Research has shown that when patients are well-informed, they tend to make more cost-effective decisions compared to the healthcare system. By empowering patients with knowledge, they are able to select more efficient options and potentially contribute to reducing healthcare costs. This highlights the potential benefits of patient education and involvement in medical decision-making for creating a more frugal healthcare system.

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