It is important to recognize that the extension of this demonstration will not increase Medicare expenditures for care.
Jim Ramstad: “It is important to recognize that the extension of this demonstration will not increase Medicare expenditures for care.”
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Ramstad reassures that extending the demonstration won't raise Medicare costs.
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