40% of kids in Massachusetts are covered by Medicaid. And it's also a really important reimbursement stream for our hospitals and community health centers. Some hospitals, it's the majority. Some hospitals, it's … The 340B program...is increasing employer health insurance premiums and is weakening Medicaid. … Massachusetts to take out costs and improve quality. This waiver negotiation 20 years ago is what created Romneycare, which eventually became the Affordable Care act and Obamacare. (09:15–09:41)
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Asserts that the 340B program is contributing to higher employer health insurance premiums and weakening Medicaid.
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