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Greg Ganske: “So he stands by his statement that HMOs are treated better in his amendment than others. Now, is it the gentleman's…”

On the recordAugust 2, 2001
So he stands by his statement that HMOs are treated better in his amendment than others. Now, is it the gentleman's understanding that his bill would abrogate State laws on patients' rights?
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Greg Ganske
Republican · Iowa

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Questioning the implications of an amendment regarding HMOs and state patient rights.

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