Maria Cantwell actually said...

"We need a next-generation payment system that rewards innovation, quality, prevention, and improved patient outcomes--with incentives for good care, not just more care."

"The proposals that have been considered on block-granting and a per capita cap, my providers have been very clear--very clear--they are no innovation."

"I would be remiss not to mention that I met with my provider community this weekend on the CHIP issue, and obviously, the level of anxiety in making sure that we have continuity, the notices that pati..."

"I view the previous proposals of block-granting and a per capita cap as cuts, as my provider community has made very, very clear to me."