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On the recordMay 15, 2017
Because Medicare is a guarantee, a promise of defined benefits, it is past time to update this promise so as to deliver to patients with chronic conditions the best possible care in the most efficient manner.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden advocates for updating Medicare to better serve patients with chronic conditions.

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