Orrin Hatch

Intellectual property is an important part of our U.S. economy.

The ITC provides a vital tool for U.S. companies that face unfair competition from foreign imports.

I believe you will be an exceptional addition to the International Trade Commission.

Should a pause also coincide with a delay in penalties for the non-adopters?

I hate press conferences, but I had to do this one.

It makes a difference between issues where the Chair has been overruled rather than the nuclear option which changes the rule, which breaks the rule and changes it. That is a significant difference. That is what is being done here by a…

These letters come from businesses and organizations representing employers, life insurance companies, State insurance commissioners, State guarantee associations, and tax policy groups. These letters demonstrate that the SAFE Retirement…

Many of your efforts have been focused on primary care physicians.

What are some of the challenges you face as you evaluate opportunities within the various specialties?

Many of the ongoing payment reform efforts that are being conducted by CMS require increased quality reporting from physicians.

Now, many experts have highlighted the importance of improved communications between payers and providers of care.

As many of you know, over the past several years both Chairman Baucus and I have called for permanent repeal of SGR.

I would be surprised if this is not the third time that you will be unanimously supported by the Senate.

I do not think so. I think this Government is full of people who get it, that they are to do both: respect the law and the Constitution and ensure that they use the tools to protect the American people.

I hope that we have your commitment that, should you be confirmed, you will fully and aggressively use the tools that Congress has provided for your use.

We are giving Senators 1 month to send us their submissions. We will give preference to bipartisan proposals. This input will make up the foundation of the committee's tax reform proposal. We want to ensure the bipartisan bill we introduce…

We both believe some existing tax expenditures should be preserved in some form, but the Tax Code is also littered with preferences for special interests. To make sure we clear out all of the unproductive provisions and simplify the Tax…

Now, Dr. Lansky, you and other experts acknowledge that there has been a proliferation of measures, and yet much more work needs to be done to improve outcomes.

I am pleased that we are having this series of hearings addressing different parts of our health care system.

Have any of you seen reports that have estimated how much providers are spending to collect and report quality measures?

The price-quality equation should help us determine the value of our health care.

We need to be very mindful that the primary purpose of quality measurement is to promote quality improvement.

We have to find a way of getting health care to a point that the government can live with it and the people who give health care can live with it.

I think we are at fault too, because we could do a better job.

Well, I just have to say that I think all three of you have been very helpful to the committee here today.