Republicans, however, said the issue remains a priority for their constituents and defended the need to combat what they call a threat to patient-focused health care and the economy.

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Composed of more than 290 hospitals across 38 states, QUEST is the most comprehensive hospital collaborative in the nation focused on measuring, comparing and scaling innovative solutions for patient care.

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