Emergency health care for illegal aliens along the southwestern border is already costing area hospitals $200 million a year, with perhaps another $100 million in extended care costs.

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This quote highlights the significant financial burden that emergency health care for illegal immigrants is placing on hospitals located along the southwestern border. It estimates that these hospitals are currently spending $200 million annually for emergency medical treatment, and an additional $100 million for ongoing medical care. The quote underscores the substantial costs incurred by hospitals in providing healthcare to illegal immigrants in the region, emphasizing the need for addressing this issue effectively.

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