Jul 12, 2011
I recognize one size fits all doesn't work and that is one of the reasons I have got some concerns about what we have done, what Congress has done with the Affordable Care Act.
Michael Burgess
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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.
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Jul 12, 2011
the fee-for-service system is the culprit. But really the culprit is the administrative pricing brought to us by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Jul 12, 2011
If this Congress continues to bury its head in the sand about that, we are going to find that the world becomes very, very hostile.
Jul 12, 2011
It is not accountable to any constituency. It only exists to cut provider payments to fit a mathematically-created target.
Jul 12, 2011
This healthcare law that was signed 15 months ago contains countless policies that will essentially disrupt the practice of medicine.
Jul 12, 2011
I would say the time is now to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board.
Jul 12, 2011
This thing was not about healthcare, never was. It is a tax bill, but bottom line, it is about control.
Jul 12, 2011
Abraham Lincoln said even if you did everything right and events prove you wrong, a thousand angels swearing you were right won't make a difference.
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