Facebook & Healthcare

I don’t think healthcare can do this alone. I don’t think tech can do this alone. I don’t think Facebook can do this alone. I think in order for this to work, everyone . . . has to come together - Freddy Abnousi MD

Facebook & Healthcare
Facebook & Healthcare

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