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Only doctors can save America


 

"You have to lead this," he explained.

No one should expect that reforming the fifth-largest economy in the world could be accomplished in just a few years, however. "It's going to take this decade," Dr. Emanuel predicted.

Dr. Emanuel reported having no financial disclosures.

sboschert@frontlinemedcom.com

Twitter: @sherryboschert

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