Joseph Pitts actually said...

"I am concerned that the only tool in the IPAB toolbox will be cutting payments to providers."

"I agree with Mr. Pallone and Ms. Schwartz that we ought to repeal IPAB. It is wrongheaded. It is boneheaded."

"Continuously cutting reimbursement to Medicare providers will prevent access to care for Medicare beneficiaries."

"I do not believe that IPAB is the right answer."