Allyson Schwartz: “This is significant because it shows how much Democrats think this is hurting them politically.”

The administration really failed these Americans.

We don't always have a panel that is so much agreement. So really very pleased to see the consistency of both intention that we should repeal this SGR permanently, and replace it with a new payment system that does reward quality and…

We have made a commitment, Social Security to seniors and to their families, and we ought to start with the premise of absolutely sustaining it and making sure it's there for our current seniors and our future seniors.

My legislation employs the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) in the development of cost-effective payment models that ensure quality patient care.