Gus Bilirakis actually said...

"That is why I led bipartisan legislation in this space to provide this pathway into law, since it is clear CMS has little interest in advancing innovation for patients."

"Will you commit to work with members of this committee to ensure this process is efficient and effective and ensuring these facilities meet the necessary requirements to bill as hospitals?"

"I have been an advocate of ensuring that policies within the Medicare physician fee schedule... work best for patients access."

"But we shouldn't have to rely on an Executive order, folks, in my opinion, to streamline permitting, especially for projects that promote public safety."