"We need to make sure that the rules are paid attention to."
"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..."
"I say `historic' because as my colleagues know well, we worked over many years to address the problems associated with the SGR."
"I stand ready to work with anyone on any of these options to start addressing this crisis because I think I simply can't, I just don't think we can afford to wait any longer."
"If the long-term care challenge is left unaddressed it will impact the elderly who require services."
"We want to see each person treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve."
"It is important we learn from failed ideas of the past."
"Unfortunately, too few Americans are currently prepared to pay for even a modest amount of long-term care whether through insurance or savings."
"We have opened an investigation in the Office of Civil Rights at HHS to investigate. We take this seriously."
"Hon. Joseph R. Pitts, a Representative in Congress from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, opening statement."
"I have to say I am disappointed. This budget does not balance. Ever."