I believe it's zero.

Do you think there'd be a benefit in this country having a unified system for billing and payments in healthcare?

When I travel around Minnesota, people ask me over and over again, 'What is Congress doing to make healthcare more affordable?'

Do you find anything wrong with that picture?

Can we pay for healthcare if we bring up that number from 60 to 90?

It's plastic, but we Xerox it; in Germany, they swipe it.

We're here today to explore how to ensure all children are taught by effective teachers.

Some of the most dynamic, engaging teachers are new to the profession, bringing with them the enthusiasm of a Teach for America participant.

Study after study has shown that effective, knowledgeable teachers are among the most important factors when it comes to improving student academic achievement.

The federal government ought to proceed with caution as we attempt to improve the quality of our teaching workforce.

One of the most promising strategies to promote excellence in the classroom is the concept of performance pay.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. It is indeed not only important but a critical subject for us to address.

If we were to create a streamlined system for all payers, would the Medicare administration structure for billing and payment be a good option to buildupon?

Healthcare reform means that no American loses their life because they can't afford screenings or treatment.

It's unbelievable to me that every insurance company has different forms and processes that providers have to navigate.

Healthcare reform means people not having to choose between their life and their life savings.

If we require all insurance companies to use a common payment system, we will save billions of dollars in administrative costs.

One of the most logical ways to get costs under control is to transform how we pay for and incentivize healthcare.