Future of Medicare
Panelists discussed the future of Medicare and the trustees' report which was released the previous day. Topics included how different parts… read more
Panelists discussed the future of Medicare and the trustees' report which was released the previous day. Topics included how different parts of Medicare are financed, the assumptions the trustees used to make their predictions, and the crisis that is occurring as the baby boomers begin to retire. Discussion centered on what will happen if Congress doesn’t step in to fix Medicare. Following their prepared remarks panelists answered questions from members of the audience. close
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