Claire McCaskill actually said...

I am concerned that it could lead some patients to not get the care that they need or not get the diagnosis that they need because they are ...

I am happy to continue the great bipartisan tradition of this Committee and I am pleased that we are holding this hearing on such an importa...

the patient should certainly know their status and know it as early as possible.

I think we should be informing beneficiaries of their status so that they do not get this unexpected bill later.