Medicare Drug Discount Cards

Witnesses testified before the Senate Committee on Aging, regarding the Medicare drug discount card program. The program, slated to begin in… read more

Witnesses testified before the Senate Committee on Aging, regarding the Medicare drug discount card program. The program, slated to begin in June, was designed as a temporary measure until the full Medicare drug benefits began in 2006. Among the specific issues addressed during this hearing were the availability and benefits of the discount cards, the implementation of and industry support for the program, and efforts to combat fraud. close

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  • Craig Fuller President (Former) National Association of Chain Drugstores
  • Forest Harper Vice President Pfizer, Inc.->Share Card Program
  • Karen M. Ignagni President and CEO America's Health Insurance Plans
  • Dennis G. Smith Director Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services->Center for Medicaid and State Operations
  • Mark Merritt President and CEO Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
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Medicare Drug Discount Cards

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Program ID:
180890-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 10, 2004 | 2:36am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 15, 2004 | 8:05pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Mar 10, 2004 | 2:36am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 10, 2004 | 7:35am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 12, 2004 | 3:10pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 15, 2004 | 8:05pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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