October 4, 2018
“Patient-Focused Care: A Prescription to Reduce Health Care Costs,” a hearing held October 3, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 33 minutes). Hearing begins at the 14:38 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/patient-focused-care-a-prescription-to-reduce-health-care-costs
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September 6, 2018
“Examining Federal Efforts To Ensure Quality Of Care And Resident Safety In Nursing Homes,” a hearing held September 6, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 47 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 12:03 mark.
energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/examining-federal-efforts-to-ensure-quality-of-care-and-resident-safety-in-nursing-homes/
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July 30, 2018
“Hearing on Examining Changes to Social Security’s Disability Appeals Process,” a hearing held July 25, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 36 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 2:59 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-on-examining-changes-to-social-securitys-disability-appeals-process/
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July 19, 2018
“Supporting Economic Stability and Self-Sufficiency as Americans with Disabilities and their Families Age,” a hearing held July 18, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 38 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 15:31 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/supporting-economic-stability-and-self-sufficiency-as-americans-with-disabilities-and-their-families-age
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July 18, 2018
“Hearing on Modernizing Stark Law to Ensure the Successful Transition from Volume to Value in the Medicare Program,” a hearing held July 17, 2018 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 58 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 18:41 mark and ends at the 2:16:52 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-on-modernizing-stark-law-to-ensure-the-successful-transition-from-volume-to-value-in-the-medicare-program/
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July 17, 2018
“Hearing on Combating Fraud in Medicare: A Strategy for Success,” a hearing held July 17, 2018 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time hour minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 1:28 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-on-combating-fraud-in-medicare-a-strategy-for-success/
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June 26, 2018
“Prescription Drug Affordability and Innovation: Addressing Challenges in Today’s Market,” a hearing held June 26, 2018 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 13 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 20:25 mark.
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/prescription-drug-affordability-and-innovation-addressing-challenges-in-todays-market
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June 19, 2018
“Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s: Reducing Risk, Detecting Early Symptoms, and Improving Data,” a hearing held June 19, 2018 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 5 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 12:39 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/changing-the-trajectory-of-alzheimers-reducing-risk-detecting-early-symptoms-and-improving-data_
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June 7, 2018
“Hearing on Examining Social Security’s Solvency Challenge: The Status of Social Security’s Trust Funds,” a hearing held June 7, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 10 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 4:58 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-on-examining-social-securitys-solvency-challenge-the-status-of-social-securitys-trust-funds/
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May 30, 2018
“Examining Efforts to Prevent Opioid Overutilization and Misuse in Medicare and Medicaid,” a hearing held May 29, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time hour minutes).
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/examining-efforts-to-prevent-opioid-overutilization-and-misuse-in-medicare-and-medicaid
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May 24, 2018
“Preventing and Treating Opioid Misuse Among Older Americans,” a hearing held May 23, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 20 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 14:06 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/preventing-and-treating-opioid-misuse-among-older-americans
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May 8, 2018
“Insulin Access and Affordability: The Rising Cost of Treatment,” a hearing held May 8, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 41 minutes). Hearing begins at the 18:46 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/insulin-access-and-affordability-the-rising-cost-of-treatment
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“Hearing on the Medicare Advantage Program,” a hearing held May 8, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 46 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 1:58 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-on-the-medicare-advantage-program/
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April 23, 2018
“Tackling Opioid and Substance Use Disorders in Medicare, Medicaid, and Human Services Programs,” a hearing held April 19, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time hour minutes).
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/tackling-opioid-and-substance-use-disorders-in-medicare-medicaid-and-human-services-programs
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April 18, 2018
“Abuse of Power: Exploitation of Older Americans by Guardians and Others They Trust,” a hearing held April 18, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 26 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 16:17 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/abuse-of-power-exploitation-of-older-americans-by-guardians-and-others-they-trust_
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April 17, 2018
“Small Business Retirement Plans and the IRS’ Employee Plans Fee Change,” a hearing held April 17, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 40 minutes 40 seconds). Note: The hearing begins at the 11:11 mark.
smallbusiness.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=400758
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March 23, 2018
“Hearing on Implementation of MACRA’s Physician Payment Policies,” a hearing held March 21, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site running time 1 hour 40 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 11:16 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-implementation-macras-physician-payment-policies/
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March 15, 2018
A. “Impact of Divorce on Retirement Security,” by Angela Hung and David Knapp (WR-1201, September 2017, .pdf format, 66p.). Note: Links to the abstract and the full text of the paper available at:
www.rand.org/pubs/working_papers/WR1201.html
B. “The Safety Nest: A Model of Family Coresidence,” by Melanie A. Zaber (WR-1222, January 2018, .pdf format, 30p.). Note: Links to the abstract and the full text of the paper available at:
www.rand.org/pubs/working_papers/WR1222.html
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March 7, 2018
“Stopping Senior Scams,” a hearing held March 7, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing is available at the site, running time 1 hour 23 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 15:42 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/stopping-senior-scams
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“Hearing on Lacking a Leader: Challenges Facing the SSA after over 5 Years of Acting Commissioners,” a hearing held March 7, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available about the site, running time 1 hour 12 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 2:36 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-lacking-leadership-challenges-facing-ssa-5-years-acting-commissioners/
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February 8, 2018
“Hearing on the Opioid Crisis: Removing Barriers to Prevent and Treat Opioid Abuse and Dependence in Medicare,” a hearing held February 6, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site). Note: Hearing begins at the 8:37 and goes to the 1:23 mark (Panel 1). The second half of the hearing begins at the 2:26:27 mark and ends at the 3:32:50 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-opioid-crisis-removing-barriers-prevent-treat-opioid-abuse-dependence-medicare/
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“Ensuring Social Security Serves America’s Veterans,” a hearing held February 7, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format).
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-ensuring-social-security-serves-americas-veterans/
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February 7, 2018
“From Joint Pain to Pocket Pain: Cost and Competition Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapies,” a hearing held February 7, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 35 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 15:30 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/from-joint-pain-to-pocket-pain-cost-and-competition-among-rheumatoid-arthritis-therapies
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February 6, 2018
“Exploring the ‘Gig Economy’ and the Future of Retirement Savings,” a hearing held February 6, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 24 minutes).
www.help.senate.gov/hearings/exploring-the-gig-economy-and-the-future-of-retirement-savings
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January 24, 2018
“Turning 65: Navigating Critical Decisions to Age Well,” a hearing held January 24,2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 45 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 16:40 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/turning-65-navigating-critical-decisions-to-age-well
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January 17, 2018
“The Opioid Crisis: The Current Landscape and CMS Actions to Prevent Opioid Misuse,” a hearing held January 17, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format).
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-opioid-crisis-current-landscape-cms-actions-prevent-opioid-misuse/
Comments Off on CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Oversight Hearing Testimony – January 17, 2018
December 11, 2017
“America’s Aging Workforce: Opportunities and Challenges,” a hearing held December 6, 2017 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 21 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 15:01 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/americas-aging-workforce-opportunities-and-challenges
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October 26, 2017
“Working and Aging with Disabilities: From School to Retirement,” a hearing held October 25, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing is available at the site, running time 1 hour 28 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 16:54 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/working-and-aging-with-disabilities-from-school-to-retirement
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October 4, 2017
“Still Ringing Off The Hook: An Update on Efforts to Combat Robocalls,” a hearing held October 4, 2017 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 19 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 15:01 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/still-ringing-off-the-hook-an-update-on-efforts-to-combat-robocalls
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September 20, 2017
“Disaster Preparedness and Response: The Special Needs of Older Americans,” a hearing held September 20, 2017 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 28 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 11:26 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/disaster-preparedness-and-response-the-special-needs-of-older-americans
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July 26, 2017
“Progress Toward a Cure for Type I Diabetes: Research and the Artificial Pancreas,” a hearing held July 26, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 34 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 9:22 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/progress-toward-a-cure-for-type-i-diabetes-research-and-the-artificial-pancreas
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July 20, 2017
“Examining Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Medicare Program,” a hearing held July 20, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 3 hours 10 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 10:55 mark and ends at the 3:21:41 mark).
energycommerce.house.gov/hearings-and-votes/hearings/examining-bipartisan-legislation-improve-medicare-program
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July 19, 2017
“Hearing on Efforts to Combat Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in the Medicare Program,” a hearing held July 19, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 5 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 4:29 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-efforts-combat-waste-fraud-abuse-medicare-program/
Comments Off on CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Testimony – July 19, 2017
July 14, 2017
“Social Security’s Solvency Challenge: Status of the Social Security Trust Funds,” a hearing held July 14, 2017, (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 46 minutes 17 seconds).
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-social-securitys-solvency-challenge-status-social-security-trust-funds/
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July 12, 2017
“Nourishing our Golden Years: How Proper and Adequate Nutrition Promotes Healthy Aging and Positive Outcomes,” a hearing held July 12, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 33 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 14:10 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/nourishing-our-golden-years-how-proper-and-adequate-nutrition-promotes-healthy-aging-and-positive-outcomes
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June 29, 2017
“The Federal Reserve’s Impact on Main Street, Retirees, and Savings,” a hearing held June 28, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hour 13 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 21:00 mark and ends at the 2:34:07 mark.
financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=402046
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June 7, 2017
“Medicare Advantage Hearing on Promoting Integrated and Coordinated Care for Medicare Beneficiaries,” a hearing held June 7, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format).
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/medicare-advantage-hearing-promoting-integrated-coordinated-care-medicare-beneficiaries/
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May 18, 2017
“Regulatory Barriers Facing Workers and Families Saving for Retirement,” a hearing held May 17, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 53 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 24:12 mark.
edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=401647
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“Medicare Hearing Current Status of the Medicare Program, Payment Systems, and Extenders,” a hearing held May 18, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format).
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/chairman-tiberi-announces-medicare-hearing-current-status-medicare-program-payment-systems-extenders/
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May 17, 2017
“Aging With Community: Building Connections that Last a Lifetime,” a hearing held May 17, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 29 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 15:27 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/aging-with-community-building-connections-that-last-a-lifetime
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May 2, 2017
“Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid’s Personal Care Services Program,” a hearing held May 2, 2017 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 50 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 4:09 mark.
energycommerce.house.gov/hearings-and-votes/hearings/combating-waste-fraud-and-abuse-medicaid-s-personal-care-services
Comments Off on CAAR – US House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing Testimony – May 2, 2017
April 27, 2017
“Aging Without Community: The Consequences of Isolation and Loneliness,” a hearing held April 27, 2017 (witness statements available .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, video is not available at this time).
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/aging-without-community-the-consequences-of-isolation-and-loneliness-
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“Hearing on Stopping Disability Fraud: Risk, Prevention, and Detection,” a hearing held April 26, 2017 (witness statements available .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour and 4 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 5:22 mark
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-stopping-disability-fraud-risk-prevention-detection/
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April 19, 2017
“Social Security’s Representative Payee Program,” a hearing held March 22, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour and 46 minutes).
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/joint-hearing-social-securitys-representative-payee-program-2/
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April 7, 2017
“The Arc of Alzheimer’s: From Preventing Cognitive Decline in Americans to Assuring Quality Care for those Living with the Disease,” a hearing held March 29, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 20 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 21:34 and ends at the 2:41:10 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-arc-of-alzheimers-from-preventing-cognitive-decline-in-americans-to-assuring-quality-care-for-those-living-with-the-disease
Comments Off on CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – April 7, 2017
April 5, 2017
“Grandparents to the Rescue: Raising Grandchildren in the Opioid Crisis and Beyond,” a hearing held March 21, 2017 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 39 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 14:32 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/grandparents-to-the-rescue-raising-grandchildren-in-the-opioid-crisis-and-beyond
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February 15, 2017
“Stopping Senior Scams: Developments in Financial Fraud Affecting Seniors,” a hearing held February 15, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 47 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 17:15 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/stopping-senior-scams-developments-in-financial-fraud-affecting-seniors-
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February 7, 2017
“Joint Hearing on Social Security’s Representative Payee Program,” a hearing held February 7, 2017 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 54 minutes).
waysandmeans.house.gov/event/joint-hearing-social-securitys-representative-payee-program/
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November 30, 2016
“Trust Betrayed: Financial Abuse of Older Americans by Guardians and Others in Power,” a hearing held November 30, 2016 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 29 minutes).
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/trust-betrayed_financial-abuse-of-older-americans-by-guardians-and-others-in-power
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September 22, 2016
“Discussion Draft to Modernize Multiemployer Pensions,” a hearing held September 22, 2016 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 1 minute). Note: Hearing begins at the 11:46 mark and ends at the 2:12:34 mark.
edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=401016
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