Frank Pallone actually said...

"I often worry... that the people who do the consolidation want to say that it's great and rosy."

"Just as we critically examine insurance mergers with an eye to the impact on consumers, our first concern with provider consolidation should also be with the patients who will be affected."

"While a larger hospital system may be able to provide more services, it's not at all clear that provider consolidation necessarily leads to better quality of care."

"As you know, Mr. Chairman, I have long been concerned about the rising price of drugs, and insulin in particular."