The cost of uncompensated care will go up in the state of Connecticut by nearly $488 million. Hospitals, our community health centers, cannot endure these costs. And I will just tell you, Nationwide, we have 44% of rural hospitals operate in the red, and nearly 200 are at risk of closure. I'm so delighted you brought up the issue of what the effect of all of this is on our hospitals. It's an important part of our healthcare system. (48:42–48:53)
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