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David Schweikert: “16% of US healthcare is people not taking their drugs for…”

Featuring: David Schweikert, Republican | U.S. House, Arizona, District 1

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It's time to embrace AI and Fix Healthcare Costs

Published | Video Starts at 24:43

Maybe we should look at the ACA and instead of just smoking in three age categories, we could add a fifth category that's an incentive for our brothers and sisters that if you manage your health. 16% of US healthcare is people not taking their drugs for their hypertension, for their statin. 16% is over $600 billion a year. There are solutions. We can make a difference. Embrace the technology, change the cost, have a healthier society. (24:43–24:53)

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Asserts that non-adherence to medication accounts for 16% of U.S. healthcare costs.

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