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Thomas E. Petri: “While most normal businesses would raise their prices in the face of rising costs, unfortunately these providers are in…”

On the recordJune 3, 2013
While most normal businesses would raise their prices in the face of rising costs, unfortunately these providers are in the unique position of only having one customer--the Medicaid program.
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Thomas E. Petri
Wisconsin

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Discussing the financial challenges faced by Medicaid-dependent home care providers under the PPACA.

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