Tim Kaine actually said...

"But I guess the gist of your testimony must be that the only reason people would pay cash is it's a discount."

"But if they are being done, it sounds like there is data about the quality measures of hip replacements done in ambulatory service centers."

"So while not every hip replacement should be performed in an ambulatory service center---- you would take the position that CMS should not bar them from being performed."

"I think the Senate continues to have a responsibility for our commitment to this alliance and needs to act on it if it is necessary."