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Richard Neal: “I think that this merger likely will keep the distinct…”

Featuring: Richard Neal, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 1st Congressional District

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Congressman Neal on Baystate-Mercy Medical merger

Published | Video Starts at 00:44

Mercy is dependent up. About 80% of their revenue flow comes from Medicare, Medicaid, ACA. Bay State's at about 73%. And I think that this merger likely will keep the distinct missions of the two hospitals. The merger will not happen overnight. Mercy and Bay State will continue to operate independently until there's regulatory approval. As for patients, hospital officials say to continue using all services as normal. (00:44–00:50)

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Asserts that the merger between Bay State Health and Mercy Medical Center will likely maintain their distinct missions.

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