Michael Burgess actually said...

"I know some stakeholders view these laws as a barrier to value-based payment reform."

"we are not in favor of removing Stark prohibitions on fee-for-service standard, self-referral, and things like that."

"I also want to stress the continuing importance of these laws, which are intended to ensure that doctors do what is best for patients."

"I may get back to you in a written question form about PTAC because I've got a particular sensitivity to that."