Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"There is the need in part because though we complain in the medical profession and in the health care industry a lot about HIPAA..."

"Thank you, Senator Blumenthal, for the opportunity to appear today to discuss CMS' efforts to improve patient safety in nursing home residents."

"This is not pie in the sky stuff. This is real-life steps that can be taken, can achieve results, and I think it's a very powerful story."

"And by that recommendation, I assume you would also recommend that patient navigation be a reimbursable expense."