U.s. Hospitals Offer $155 Billion For Health Reform: Report

U.S. hospitals offer $155 billion for health reform: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three major hospital associations have offered to contribute about $155 billion over 10 years to help pay for a U.S. healthcare overhaul, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing industry sources.

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