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State Rep. Cedric Glover talks about the just announced partnership between Ochsner Health System and Shreveport's University Health Hospital and medical school.

The Senator says that putting the ex-BRF chairman on the board "is just like divorcing your wife, turn around and remarry, then move your ex-wife in with you all."

Rep. Seabaugh says, "I don't say this very often, but I agree with Cedric Glover on this one. It's an idea that...probably should have been done a long time ago."

Crews says, "There's absolutely no way that people are going to open up their wallets without seeing what the implications are going to be."

The Commissioner of Administration paints a bleak picture for the future of charity hospitals if the budget from the House Appropriations committee becomes law.

The Senator talks about his letter to Governor John Bel Edwards voicing concerns about a deal that would give control of University Health to Ochsner Health.

The Commissioner of Administration says that the future role of Biomedical Research Foundation is part of the current talks and is not finalized.

Tarver says that University Hospital is in dire economic straits, but it is important that any agreement must maintain the hospital's independence.

The former Mayor emphasizes that the situation, as it know exists, does not serve the interests of patients, doctors and healthcare workers.

Glover says he he does not believe Dardenne when he says that Willis Knighton will not be part of a deal between the state and Biomedical Research Foundation.