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Panelists talked about what needs to be done by states and the federal government to implement the Affordable Care Act. They also talk about the impact of future budget negotiations on the M…

Dr. Mark McClellan talked about Medicare Part D, the prescription drug aspect of the program, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Dr. McClellan discussed how t…

Panelists talked about the future of Medicare. Topics included private-public partnerships and changes to health care delivery. They responded to audience members' questions.

The panels of health care policy experts and insurance company executives talked about the financing of the health care system. Topics included the Massachusetts health care system, financin…

Participants talked about health care reform and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which invested $1.1 billion for federal initiatives to begin work of comparative effectiv…

Mark McClellan was interviewed about the Medicare drug benefits plan. Among the topics he addressed were savings from the plan, perceived problems by the public, and a surge in enrollment. F…

Dr. Mark McClellan talked about his career and about Medicare and Medicaid. Topics included his reasons for resigning, and his previous experiences in the FDA and as a member of the White Ho…

Administrator McClellan testified about promoting the use of generic drugs in the new Medicare drug benefit and about the savings incurred. He said that generics are as safe and effective as…

Governor Barbour, chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee of NGA, opened the session, followed by remarks by Governor Corzine, vice chair of the committee. Administrator McClella…

Dr. McClellan talked about the 40th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid and President Lyndon Johnson’s signing of the original legislation. Topics included Medicare drug benefits, preventio…

Mr. McClellan talked about the administration and operation of Medicaid programs and the Bush administration’s health policy. He responded to viewer comments and questions. There are tech…

In an oversight hearing, the subcommittee heard testimony on the implementation of the Medicare prescription drug benefit program projected costs of the program, and the state of health care…

At a briefing by the Healthcare Leadership Council, panelists talked about the importance of educating seniors and their caregivers about recent changes to Medicare. A study of Medicare Mode…

Panelists discussed the future of health care and its impact on political decisions. They spoke about structural changes in health care delivery and insurances that can limit costs while gua…

Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson and Dr. Mark McClellan spoke about the new Medicare prescription drug program. They spoke in support of the plan, and called for it to be i…

Witnesses testified before the committee on Medicare prescription drug programs and the cost of prescription medications. They responded to questions from committee members.

Dr. Mark McClellan, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, talked about health policy and new medical advances. Topics included Medicare legislation, main strea…

On August 13th, 14th, and 15th, administration officials traveled to cities in the Midwest to promote President George W. Bush’s Medicare plan. They visited hospitals and healthcare centers …

In one of eight break-out (concurrent) sessions at an economic forum sponsored by the White House, President Bush, health care professionals and others talked about health care policy and it…