Bill Pascrell actually said...

"Is it fair to say that health workforce shortages have the ability not only to restrict access and actually to affect quality, but also to increase costs?"

"I do not feel comfortable penalizing a hospital without giving them the tools to positively change their delivery and their referral methods."

"I believe there is room for efficiencies and quality improvement, that is what we are all here about, I guess."

"What design do you envision for a bundled payment system that best ensures hospitals and providers have adequate information and resources to avoid re-admissions, very expensive, and improved patient ..."