WALLY HERGER: “Our seniors and those with disabilities deserve more than nameless political appointees who will deny care if they…”

While I believe that market approaches hold great promise for improving the situation, my intent is to use the information we learn from this hearing as a starting point for further assessment of the consolidation issue.

Considering the extent of the fiscal challenges facing the Medicare program as well as our country, it is essential that Congress consider all available options.

These cuts will significantly alter the program and jeopardize seniors' access to the health plans they rely on.

I am very disappointed with the lack of leadership and interest in this issue at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.