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Older patients can save hospital visits

Older patients can save hospital visits
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Older patients are less likely to be hospitalized if they see the same primary care doctor over time. 

A new study looked at admissions in hospitals for preventable diseases like pneumonia, asthma and diabetes.

Seniors who went to the same doctor were 12-percent less likely to be admitted than those who had less consistent care.