At a time where health programs have been hit with funding cuts and we see an increase in health care costs, free-of-charge services offered through U.S. Poison Centers are saving lives and reducing strain on the country’s medical system.
According to a new independent study released by America’s Poison Centers, the 53 U.S. poison centers collectively save $3.1 billion every year in medical costs and lost productivity. Conducted by RAND Corporation, a nonprofit and nonpartisan research organization, the report confirms that poison centers provide substantial economic and societal benefits for communities across the country.
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