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Chris Murphy: “40% of the rural hospital capacity in Alaska could disappear…”

Featuring: Chris Murphy, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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Senator Chris Murphy Criticizes Proposed Bill for Economic Inequality and Healthcare Cuts

Published | Video Starts at 04:50

… that supports care for folks on the margins of our economy, up to 340 rural hospitals could close. 33 hospitals in Louisiana can close, 35 hospitals in Kentucky could close. 40% of the rural hospital capacity in Alaska could disappear if this bill is passed. So even if you keep your coverage, even if you were lucky enough not to be one of the people that are thrown off their care, your life could be … (04:50–04:56)

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Asserts that the bill could eliminate 40% of Alaska's rural hospital capacity.

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