"The number one complaint people have about health care is the rising cost, and yet the ACA has done nothing to decrease health care spending."
"Government bureaucracy and rules can never hope to contain costs."
"Today's hearing is a sequel to our Health Subcommittee's earlier review of the implementation progress of the Medicare payment reforms as included in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act o..."
"MACRA seeks to consolidate, streamline and integrate these efforts into a single program."
"Through a variety of incentives, MACRA encourages physicians to engage in activities to improve quality, patient experience and outcomes and reduce costs."
"Today's hearing will provide an opportunity for our two subcommittees to examine the issues related to the ongoing drinking water crisis and related public health effects in Flint, Michigan."
"We need to make sure that the rules are paid attention to."
"I say `historic' because as my colleagues know well, we worked over many years to address the problems associated with the SGR."
"Many were interested in finding a solution, but not until the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) was enacted--with overwhelming bipartisan support in the House and Senate--di..."
"We want to see each person treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve."
"Unfortunately, too few Americans are currently prepared to pay for even a modest amount of long-term care whether through insurance or savings."
"If the long-term care challenge is left unaddressed it will impact the elderly who require services."