"I would argue that under the current law, a great deal of flexibility exists while simultaneously providing a baseline of protections for beneficiaries."
"I am extremely concerned that their proposal will simply lead to higher premiums and greater financial burdens on low-income elderly or disabled Medicaid beneficiaries."
"We reimburse so poorly in Medicaid that the patients can only do what they have always done, which is go to the emergency room, the highest point of contact. If we expand the program, we are going to ..."
"The subcommittee will come to order. The chair will recognize himself for an opening statement."
"We are seeking substantive feedback on ways to complete this draft, and I would encourage all interested parties to submit their comments to the committee by June 10th."
"The committee has sought to accomplish SGR reform through an open and transparent process with consideration given to all relevant stakeholders."
"The commitment to exploring bipartisan reform from Mr. Pallone, Mr. Waxman, leaves me hopeful that bipartisan reform is indeed possible."
"I look forward to working with all parties in the coming weeks and months with the goal of getting SGR reform to the President's desk."
"The chair thanks the gentlelady."
"I commend my colleague Mr. Pallone for his wise counsel and leadership."
"What are some of the lessons the agency has learned during the period of this outbreak?"
"I think it is irresponsible for us to stand by and expect FDA to cobble together a piecemeal approach to regulating the practice of compounding pharmacy."