James Lewis actually said...

Last year, Medicare paid nearly $700 billion for health services--$700 billion for health services.

This program is a lifeline for over 57 million elderly and disabled beneficiaries, and we must ensure that Medicare remains sound and strong...

Reducing fraudulent, wasteful, and improper payments is a critically important part to keeping the promise to protect the life of the Medica...

I deeply believe that preventing fraud is key to this mission.