it just bothers me that any time anything that is part of the ACA, no matter how normal it is, it just becomes controversial in an effort by the Republicans to destroy the ACA.

These millions of people aren't just a number. They are actual people who can now see a doctor.

the ACA is the law of the land, and this should not be a controversial program.

the driving principle behind the risk corridor bills we are considering today is that they will cost taxpayers more or cost taxpayers money.

I think this Republican bailout argument is just flat wrong, and it is a waste of this committee's time.

the Congressional Budget Office and the experience of Part D show just how silly the claims are.

Today's hearing is nothing more than another episode in a series of Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act.

We all want the best cutting edge medicines and treatments to get to the patients who need them.

Now, I am familiar with registries from the law creating the 9/11 Health Program.

Today's hearing is a broader effort to better understand how data collection and the exchange of patient information can be improved to help facilitate 21st Century Cures.

It is incumbent upon Medicare to be very diligent in its coverage decisions.

These technologies may not just improve patient outcomes, but also have the potential to bring down the cost of care for everyday Americans and for the Nation.