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July 07, 2021
The impact of delayed and deferred care
Feeling forced to choose between avoiding essential healthcare during the pandemic and possibly being exposed to COVID-19, many Americans opted for the former, seeing it as the “safer” option. However, delaying or deferring your care can have a significant impact on the entire healthcare system – from patients to payers and providers.
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