But representing a number of hospitals, from stand-alone clinics to some very specific specialty type of health centers, they are all concerned about the impact of repeal. And certainly, being a major employer, if not the major employer in some of my counties, as you reduce that care, you are reducing the workforce. So now we are creating another impact, and it is why the ripple effect of repeal is so strong and devastating, and will raise our deficit.
Paul Tonko: “But representing a number of hospitals, from stand-alone clinics to some very specific specialty type of health centers…”
On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
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