Claire McCaskill actually said...

"I think, going forward, that these ACOs are really our best hope to handling our generation and the costs that will be associated with our generation as we all move into the Medicare system."

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

"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 important issue."

"I learned a lot about what seniors are afraid of in my State, what they are struggling with, and what the challenges are that they face."