By David Pittman

09/14/2016 12:59 PM EDT

The improved use of technology by Medicare and other federal health programs will be a major focus of the next session, Rep. Pat Tiberi, chairman of the Ways and Means health subcommittee, told reporters after today’s hearing on the topic.

“Innovation is occurring in the private sector, and government is trying to catch up,” said the Ohio Republican, adding that his goal is to get Medicare to expand its adoption of and payment for new technologies while improving regulation.

The committee’s work …