Jim McDermott: “I admire what you are doing.”

Now, similar untreated vision disorders substantially increase the risk of falls among senior citizens.

The best way to improve and sustain Medicare is by expanding it and strengthening it because, unfortunately, there are holes in the program that weaken health security of our beneficiaries.

A strong Medicare doesn't mean we turn the program over to the insurance industry, and it doesn't mean we shift more costs on to the beneficiaries.

In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.