William H. Frist said "It is very clear to me that health care providers today are being inadequately paid under the Medicare Program, and that is why I, as has been pointed out earlier, regret the fact that we finished, adjourned the 107th Congress, without passing legislation to provide seniors with prescription drug coverage and have more comprehensive strengthening of the Medicare system. But now, once we get finished with some of the unfinished business such as the appropriations bills, we have a new Congress, we have new leadership, and we absolutely will address strengthening Medicare head on, including provider payments, including a prescription drug benefit package for our seniors and individuals with disabilities." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 23, 2003

It is very clear to me that health care providers today are being inadequately paid under the Medicare Program, and that is why I, as has been pointed out earlier, regret the fact that we finished, adjourned the 107th Congress, without passing legislation to provide seniors with prescription drug coverage and have more comprehensive strengthening of the Medicare system. But now, once we get finished with some of the unfinished business such as the appropriations bills, we have a new Congress, we have new leadership, and we absolutely will address strengthening Medicare head on, including provider payments, including a prescription drug benefit package for our seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the need for Medicare reform and prescription drug coverage for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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