Statement from Governor Hassan on New Hampshire Hospital Association Report on New Hampshire Health Protection Program

Statement

Governor Maggie Hassan today issued the following statement on the report from the New Hampshire Hospital Association demonstrating that hospitals have seen a reduction in inpatient, outpatient and emergency department visits from uninsured Granite Staters since the New Hampshire Health Protection Program was adopted:

"The reduction in inpatient, outpatient and emergency room visits by uninsured Granite Staters demonstrated in the New Hampshire Hospital Association report is another strong indication of the positive impact that our bipartisan health care expansion plan is having on our people and our economy. Because of the New Hampshire Health Protection Program, we are reducing uncompensated care costs and health care cost-shifting onto our families and businesses, insurance premium tax revenues are increasing, and more than 36,000 hard-working men and women now have the peace of mind and health and financial security that comes with quality, affordable health coverage. The New Hampshire Health Protection Program is strengthening the health of our workforce and boosting our economy, and I look forward to working with the legislature to maintain our commitment to our people, businesses, and the future of our economy through our bipartisan health care expansion plan."

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