James Lankford actually said...

"The difficulty is are we getting accurate, matchable data that we can actually line up what is happening in individual locations with what is being paid so we know what a provider is being paid."

"But an individual hospital may get a much, much higher rate?"

"I actually applaud the high risk list that GAO puts out. We should use it as guidance as we review various agencies."

"I think there is a way to be able to do financial transparency of how it is being spent but understanding the care in the decision making."