02/04/2015
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"In Medicare, we have always maintained the principle that enrollment in managed care plans is voluntary for all Medicare beneficiaries."
"We mustn't set a price tag on their care nor should we shape policy with the goal of only saving money."
"Obviously I would prefer that they not be in nursing homes."
"I support efforts to get duals into better care relationships but we need to be careful not to take away Medicare protections for the lowest income Medicare beneficiaries."