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Amanda Sternklar ( 01:03 ): Since 2019, homo has achieved over 90% unit growth and expanded its footprint into more than 30 new states. Now, for those of us in home care, you know, we know original Medicare is not a payer for us. This comes at a, a high heavy price tag too at nms estimated cost to Medicare of 26 billion.
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