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Lifespark CEO Shares Perspective on How We Can Lower Health Care Costs for Seniors

  • May 20, 2022
  • Meaghan Puglisi
  • 1-min Read

In a recent commentary featured in Medscape, Joel Theisen, BSN, Lifespark CEO, shared his thoughts on what we must do to lower health care costs for seniors. It’s a cautionary tale that ‘quick fixes’ often fall short of recognizing the whole person and providing sustainability long-term. According to Joel, we should consider both sides of the wallet to better serve seniors and their families, combat overutilization, and address provider burnout. There’s another side to the total cost of care conversation we need to address. Read on for the full perspective: “What We Must Do to Lower Health Care Costs for Seniors: The Other Side of ‘Total Cost.’

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