Phil Gingrey: “I don't think that anyone here would disagree that the Medicare program of today is in trouble.”

I believe that this language in 1311 would allow the Secretary to control what physicians prescribe, what health care patients can access.

It made no sense to cut $300 billion out of a program that 29 percent of Medicare beneficiaries had chosen.

We must seek a balance between patient safety and innovation.

As educators and legislators, we must not neglect our duties to equip these young people, our children, these students, with the tools and the knowledge to build a successful career.