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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
I have no additional speakers, and I would just say at this point that I urge passage of this legislation. It is very important in terms of our ongoing commitment to public health and emergency preparedness; and, of course, once it passes…
I am pleased to rise in support of the Senate amendment to H.R. 307, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013. And I want to recognize the work that Ms. Eshoo, my colleague on the committee, has been doing on…
The NAIC, which is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, they supported this compromise.
Has Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana had to cut back on any of its antifraud activities as a result of the MLR requirements?
I mean, I am just trying to point out that the NAIC, which represents the Nation's insurance commissioners, agrees with the current MLR calculation with respect to fraud.
Well, let me ask you this. Has Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana had to cut back on any of its antifraud activities as a result of the MLR requirements?
the more we do spend looking for fraud, the more we find, and so the return on investment has actually gone up the more we spend.
If Congress fails to act in the next couple days, sequestration will result in a 2 percent cut in the Medicare funding.
According to your own HCFAC report, fraud and abuse activities have had an eight to one return on investment over the past 3 years.
Can you tell me yes or no, though, is the funding for your program integrity work at CMS exempt from the sequester?
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