I also wish to thank Senators Specter and Casey for raising this issue. We have worked together to ensure the continuation of 508 while we work to ensure that Medicare reimbursement more adequately reflects our hospitals' true costs. Section 508 funding has provided crucial assistance to a number of hospitals in my State, although I note that there are still inequities in the reimbursement system that must be corrected.
Discussing Medicare reimbursement and funding for hospitals during Senate floor debate.
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