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La Tonya Johnson: “One way that we could have made [hospitals] a priority and…”

Featuring: La Tonya Johnson, Democratic | Wisconsin Senate, District 6

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Campaign 2020: Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D) Milwaukee - 6th Senate District

Published | Video Starts at 16:35

We can't expect them to incur those losses and to not make them a priority. One way that we could have made [hospitals] a priority and still could is by expanding Medicaid. So if an individual gets sick, you know what? They're free to go to the doctor. (16:35–16:42)

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Asserts that expanding Medicaid could prioritize hospitals financially.

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