Long-Term Solutions to Medicare Problems
1998-01-22T18:42:13-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMDVkXC8xOTk4MDEyMjE4NTEyNTAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Participants discussed a recent report on the financial problems with the Medicare program. The council is releasing the third in a series of papers on the future of Medicare, this one focusing on long-term solvency for the program. The proposal suggests more privatization and consumer to choice to help control costs and provide quality care by creating individual medical savings accounts for Medicare beneficiaries. They also took questions from reporters.
Participants discussed a recent report on the financial problems with the Medicare program. The council is releasing the third in a series o… read more
Participants discussed a recent report on the financial problems with the Medicare program. The council is releasing the third in a series of papers on the future of Medicare, this one focusing on long-term solvency for the program. The proposal suggests more privatization and consumer to choice to help control costs and provide quality care by creating individual medical savings accounts for Medicare beneficiaries. They also took questions from reporters. close
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- Greg Hampton Economist Budget
- Angie Hunter Director Council for Affordable Health Insurance->Federal Affairs
- Mike Korbey Director United Seniors Association->Government Affairs
- David Lack President Council for Affordable Health Insurance
- Mark Litow Actuary
- Kelly Loussedes Director Council for Affordable Health Insurance->Public Affairs
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- Nona Wegner Director Seniors Coalition->Public Affairs
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