(To get this story in your inbox, subscribe to the TIME CO2 Leadership Report newsletter here.) The business of healthcare in the U.S. is a big business, from the hospitals providing patients with care to companies that manufacture medical devices. In total, the U.S. spends more than 18% of GDP on health care.
Tackling Climate Change Can Save Hospitals Money
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Thu, 06/22/2023 - 2:27pm
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