Jim McDermott: “It really is a disappointing choice on my Republican colleagues' part, because they should accept that the ACA is…”

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

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.

Thank you for holding this Member Day hearing to improve and sustain Medicare.

Innovation will be central to our efforts to address rising healthcare costs.