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Medicaid Expansion: Two Sides

By Zac Schultz | Here & Now

May 17, 2019

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The expansion of Medicaid in the state has been a divisive issue, with Republican leaders calling it a non-starter and Gov. Tony Evers saying he will continue to fight for the coverage. Here & Now’s Zac Schultz delves into what expanding Medicaid would mean for some health care providers.

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