03/07/2023
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"It is a 20 percent increase."
"Although in a market economy, if the hospitals pay more for exactly the same services, it is pretty hard to argue that that isn't a significant factor."
"Reimbursement should be equal for the same service provided to a cancer patient regardless of whether the service is delivered in the hospital outpatient department or a physician's office."
"Again, Mr. Chairman, I think we would all be remiss in our duties if we stand by and allow one more cancer patient not to be able to make travel, select not to get treatment or their costs go up so pr..."