I think everyone here should share in the administration's goal of lowering prices, but I do worry that the benefits to Medicare may not outweigh the risks when it comes to vulnerable patient populations.
Gene Green: “I think everyone here should share in the administration's goal of lowering prices, but I do worry that the benefits to…”
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Gene Green expresses concerns about Medicare's benefits versus risks for vulnerable populations.
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