So I think, I think, you know, exercise, diets, education is going to be more and more important than just throwing more money into, you know, populations. We understand that bigger government is not the answer. And I wish everybody was healthier. But you make those statements like somehow spending more money on Medicaid is going to make Oklahoma healthier. I just don't believe that. Yes, sir. Sorry, I don't get to cut anybody off. But if we can stay on Medicare for a minute. Your health care authority director requested $494 million to maintain the current level of service and the budget. (19:45–19:58)
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Asserts disbelief that increased Medicaid spending will improve Oklahoma's health.
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