I was just a bit baffled what from a policy standpoint this could be other than currying favor with particular groups.

Craig Garthwaite

On the one hand we are talking about banning rebates, but on the other we are talking about how great the private market is at controlling costs, where exactly do we think those price reductions come from?

Craig Garthwaite

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This frees schools, particularly those in low-income communities, to offer more primary care and preventative service through their health centers, schools will have to look at their budget and see if they will get reimbursed for services. It’s not like this is a costless thing for districts, because Medicaid reimbursement rates are not particularly high. We shouldn’t expect all states and schools to react similarly.

Craig Garthwaite

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