When somebody said, I forgot which one of the witness, that this pressure on Medicare with the cuts is going to make them more efficient, does that mean you won't get good medical care, if it is efficient?
McDermott raises concerns about efficiency affecting medical care quality.
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We have begun to lay the groundwork for payment reform by passing the IMPACT Act, which will give us the data we need to improve quality in post-acute care settings.
In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.
It is not what happens in Mr. Kind's district, where about 80 percent of the people have advance directives.
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