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Article published September 28, 2009

Video Interview: Curtis Rooney discusses congressional scrutiny of GPOs

Posted: September 28, 2009 - 12:01 am ET

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Curtis Rooney, president of the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association, talks with Modern Healthcare Editor Dave Burda about a provision in the Senate Finance Committee's health reform bill that would tax medical device manufacturers. Rooney also reflects on federal lawmakers' heightened interest in the segment.

An interview transcript is available here.

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