Testimony of Christine Bechtel, National Partnership Advisor, for Hearing on Health Information Exchange – A Path Toward Improving Quality and Value for Patients

Analytics | Feb 26, 2023

Testimony of Christine Bechtel, Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families. Submitted to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Hearing on Health Information Exchange – A Path Toward Improving Quality and Value for Patients

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Testimony of Christine Bechtel, National Partnership Advisor, for Hearing on Health Information Exchange – A Path Toward Improving Quality and Value for Patients

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