Byron Dorgan: “I thank Senators Specter and Casey for raising this issue. Extending the section 508 program is critical for many North…”

“I thank Senators Specter and Casey for raising this issue. Extending the section 508 program is critical for many North Dakota hospitals and is an important step to address the long-standing inequities in Medicare payment between urban and rural providers. I appreciate the commitment of the chairman and ranking member of the Finance Committee and look forward to working with them to see that this extension is enacted.”