Joseph Pitts actually said...

"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."

"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 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."