Frank Pallone actually said...

"The Affordable Care Act sets the stage and began to put in place some initiatives to address cost growth without harming patient care."

"Half of providers listed as accepting Medicaid patients could not offer appointments to enrollees."

"When providers listed as participating in a plan cannot offer appointments, it may create a significant obstacle for an enrollee seeking care."

"I wish we had a better term than 'near poor.' It seems so strange."