"However, within a short time, it became apparent that this policy was flawed."
"Congress has acted to override these statutory cuts on at least 15 occasions, and the cost of these overrides has been staggering."
"The most recent 1-year extension override comes at a price of $25.2 billion."
"Today's hearing is an attempt to move us closer to that goal."
"Thank you, Ms. Mitchell."
"Mr. Miller, there are a number of new payment reform models being developed, and as policymakers, we obviously can't incorporate all current possible future models into one piece of legislation."
"As long as the Medicare trust fund has a balance, the Treasury Department is authorized to make payments on behalf of seniors."
"There are no provisions in the Social Security Act that govern what would happen if insolvency were to occur."
"There would be insufficient funds to pay for all Part A reimbursements to providers."
"And, generally speaking, our biggest problems are with the dual eligibles between the age of 20 and 40."
"Clearly, the Secretary needs some flexibility to attract and retain the best and brightest in science and medicine, but these authorities should be limited and transparent."
"I introduced earlier this Congress H.R. 2791, the Health and Human Services Hiree Clarification Act, which codifies this committee's clear intent that Title 42 is only to be used by officials at HHS--..."