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James Lankford: “I would encourage Congress to encourage CMS to act more quickly.”

On the recordApril 25, 2017
I would encourage Congress to encourage CMS to act more quickly.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford urges Congress to prompt CMS for faster action on uncompensated care payments.

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