Lori Trahan actually said...

"In Massachusetts, outside of cities like Boston, we have lower-income communities that rely on stand-alone providers."

"Thank you. And that is exactly why we need to be so careful when we are crafting these laws and why we have to ensure that ADPPA is as strong as it was in the last Congress, if not stronger."

"So I fully believe this committee has the responsibility to legislate in a way that allows our hospitals to deliver care while also lowering costs for American patients."

"I do want to make sure we are keeping in mind any unintended consequences that may limit access to care because of the discussion drafts in the hearings today."