Does preventive care actually reduce long-term healthcare costs?
I've been wondering lately if our healthcare system actually rewards keeping people healthy or just treating them when they're sick. My own insurance covers expensive surgeries and emergency visits, but when I asked about covering a nutritionist for my prediabetes, they said no. Would shifting more resources toward preventive care genuinely reduce long-term costs, or are we just assuming that because it sounds logical? I'm genuinely curious if anyone has seen data that convinces them either way.