> Because the preventative care reduces the costs down the line This is a common myth. Preventive care actually doesn't reduce costs, on net. It improves the o

> Because the preventative care reduces the costs down the line This is a common myth. Preventive care actually doesn't reduce costs, on net. It improves the overall quality of care, yes, but it doesn't (in aggregate) save more money than it requires. For some conditions, early intervention is cheaper (and more effective) than delayed intervention, but that's not always the case - and either way, it's not considered preventive care.