The costs just get worse as our understanding of disease prevention and chronic illness grows. The costs of neglecting early intervention are ultimately borne

The costs just get worse as our understanding of disease prevention and chronic illness grows. The costs of neglecting early intervention are ultimately borne by society through programs like Medicare, as individuals age with significantly poorer health than they would have if they had received earlier treatment. It's much cheaper to repair a roof that has a small leak than it is to clean out and rebuild a house rotted with mold.