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Commentary: Threat to Hospital Report Cards

By Bruce Boissonault

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wbfo/local-wbfo-736641.mp3

Buffalo, NY – For the past 12 years, the Niagara Health Quality Coalition has issued hospital report cards. It has gained the reputation as an independent voice helping consumers make choices about hospitals and doctors.

Listener-commentator Bruce Boissonnault says that effort is now being challenged by the region's health care insurers.

Listener-commentator Bruce Boissonnault is the president of the Niagara Health Quality Coalition.

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