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AHRQ Radio Podcast - Lead Story: The Nation's 10 Most Expensive Medical Conditions

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AUDIO PODCAST: Newscast
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:00 PM
Lead Story: The Nation's 10 Most Expensive Medical Conditions

A new survey by AHRQ reveals that treating the nation’s 10 most expensive medical conditions cost about $500 billion in 2005.

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This audio program features current news and information from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

  • A new AHRQ survey reveals the nation’s 10 most expensive medical conditions;
  • A telemedicine project links rural care clinicians with their counterparts in the city;
  • And our segment on "Navigating the Healthcare System" features tips for taking medical tests and getting the high quality care you deserve.

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Duration: 08:55 (MM:SS)  File Size: 8.17 MB
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