Could House Calls Be the Future of Medical Care?
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Bringing the doctor’s office to patients when they’re no longer able to bring themselves.
As politicians debate the future of the Affordable Care Act, an area doctor thinks he can see the future of medical care clearly -- and it includes bringing back the old practice of house calls. Brandis Friedman has the story.
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Could House Calls Be the Future of Medical Care?
Clip: 4/24/2017 | 6mVideo has Closed Captions
As politicians debate the future of the Affordable Care Act, an area doctor thinks he can see the future of medical care clearly -- and it includes bringing back the old practice of house calls. Brandis Friedman has the story.
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