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On the Record, Dec. 7: Health care costs, reform

WRAL state government reporter Travis Fain speaks with doctors and state representatives about health care costs, government control and reform. NOTE: During a discussion on Medicaid expansion and the difficulties rural hospitals face, footage of Sampson Regional Medical Center was featured prominently. This was meant to be illustrative of rural hospitals in general, not an indication that this specific hospital faces problems.
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WRAL state government reporter Travis Fain speaks with doctors and state representatives about health care costs, government control and reform. NOTE: During a discussion on Medicaid expansion and the difficulties rural hospitals face, footage of Sampson Regional Medical Center was featured prominently. This was meant to be illustrative of rural hospitals in general, not an indication that this specific hospital faces problems.

Reporter : Travis Fain
Web Editor : Deborah Strange
Posted 2019-12-07T13:06:00-0500 - Updated 2019-12-12T11:25:37-0500