Cathy Rodgers actually said...

"There is a bill in this package--it is one that I am leading--that would address the vertical integration and transparency."

"MedPAC has also supported site-neutral payment reform, not only because it would reduce cost to beneficiaries but because it would reduce incentives for vertical integration or consolidation in our he..."

"Not only do payment differences in Medicare cost the Government and taxpayers more money, but it costs seniors more because they are paying inflated coinsurance amounts for services that would cost si..."

"I too have concerns about prior authorization and denials within Medicare."