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Maria Cantwell: “One of the best negotiating tools I think that is out there is the provision of the basic health plan or essential plan…”

On the recordJune 25, 2018
One of the best negotiating tools I think that is out there is the provision of the basic health plan or essential plan that is now operating in a few States.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Highlighting the effectiveness of state-negotiated health plans for affordability.

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