Why doctors are offering free tax prep in their waiting rooms

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July 23, 2018 Today's TED Talk Why doctors are offering free tax prep in their waiting rooms 04:56 minutes · TED2018 More than 90 percent of children in the US see a doctor at least once a year, which means countless hours spent in waiting rooms for parents. What if those hours could be used for something productive -- like saving money? Through her organization StreetCred, pediatrician and TED Fellow Lucy Marcil is offering free tax prep to parents right in the waiting room, reimagining what a doctor's visit can look like and helping to lift families out of poverty. Learn more about how free tax prep and guidance could be the best poverty prescription we have in the US. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Let's redesign the medical experience! An exploration of what it would like if the medical industry practiced a more patient-first mentality. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 1:09:02 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM When Bangkok floods (and it floods a lot), this park does something amazing This oasis of green in the hyper-developed city has an important job: it can contain one million gallons of water. Here’s how. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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