Frank Pallone actually said...

Its mission is to gain some much-needed efficiency within the system for this group of beneficiaries.

In total, there are 9.2 million Americans who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid.

In fact, in 2007, they comprised only 15 percent of enrollees but represented 39 percent of Medicaid spending.

I really welcome today's hearing on a critical issue: the coordinating and improving of health care of those dually eligible for Medicare an...