“Examining the COVID-19 Nursing Home Crisis,” a hearing held June 25, 2020 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 3 hours 7 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 6:20 mark
waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/hearings/examining-covid-19-nursing-home-crisis
“Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” a hearing held June 11, 2020 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing can be found at the site, running time 2 hours). Note: The hearing begins at the 20:15 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/combating-social-isolation-and-loneliness-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
“The Devastating Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis in America’s Nursing Homes,” held June 11, 2020 (video of the full briefing available at the Subcommittee website, running time 2 hours 8 minutes). Note: Briefing begins at the 1:40 mark.
“Caring for Seniors Amid the COVID-19 Crisis,” a hearing held May 21, 2020 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 2 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 1:07 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/caring-for-seniors-amid-the-covid-19-crisis
– An agenda and transcript of the April 2-3, 2020 meeting is available.
medpac.gov/-public-meetings-/meeting-details/april-2020-public-meeting
Transcript (.pdf format, 147p.):
“There’s No Place Like Home: Home Health Care in Rural America,” a hearing held February 12, 2020 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 37 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 16:20 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/theres-no-place-like-home-home-health-care-in-rural-america
“That’s Not the Government Calling: Protecting Seniors from the Social Security Impersonation Scam,” a hearing held January 29, 2020 (witness statements available in the .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site 1 hour 58 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 16:41 mark.
“Alzheimer’s Awareness: Barriers to Diagnosis, Treatment and Care Coordination,” a hearing held November 20, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 53 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 21:31 mark.
“Caring for Aging Americans,” a hearing held November 14, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the Committee’s YouTube channel, running time 3 hours 35 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 8:45 mark.
waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/hearings/caring-aging-americans
“Veteran Scams: Protecting Those Who Protected Us,” a hearing held November 6, 2019 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 55 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 13:59 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/veteran-scams-protecting-those-who-protected-us
“Alzheimer’s and Other Cognitive Diseases: An Arizona Perspective,” a hearing held November 1, 2019 (witness statement available in .pdf format).
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/alzheimers-and-other-cognitive-diseases-an-arizona-perspective
“Investing in the U.S. Health System by Lowering Drug Prices, Reducing Out-of-Pocket Costs, and Improving Medicare Benefits,” a hearing held October 17, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time hour minutes).
“Falls Prevention: National, State, and Local Solutions to Better Support Seniors,” a hearing held October 16, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 42 minutes). Note: This hearing begins at the 13:19 mark.
“Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable: Legislation to Negotiate a Better Deal for Americans,” a hearing held September 25, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video available at the site, running time 4 hours 23 minutes). Note: Hearing starts at the 10:15 mark.
“Promoting Healthy Aging: Living Your Best Life Long Into Your Golden Years,” a hearing held September 25, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 25 minutes).
“Promoting Elder Justice: A Call for Reform,” a hearing held July 23, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 3 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 16:22 mark.
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/promoting-elder-justice-a-call-for-reform
“Combating Robocall Fraud: Using Telecom Advances and Law Enforcement to Stop Scammers and Protect Seniors,” a hearing held July 17, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 43 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 16:30 mark.
“The Complex Web of Prescription Drug Prices, Part III: Examining Agency Efforts to Further Competition and Increase Affordability,” a hearing held June 19, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 41 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 13:43 mark.
“Aging and Disability in the 21st Century: How Technology Can Help Maintain Health and Quality of Life,” a hearing held May 22, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 30 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 17:45 mark).
“Challenges in the Retirement System,” a hearing held May 14, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 7 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 30:45 mark.
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/challenges-in-the-retirement-system
“Keeping Our Promise to America’s Seniors: Retirement Security in the 21st Century,” a hearing held May 15, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 37 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 10:40 mark.
“The Older Americans Act: Protecting and Supporting Seniors as they Age,” a hearing held May 8, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 1 minute).
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-older-americans-act-protecting-and-supporting-seniors-as-they-age
“Medicare Physician Payment Reform After Two Years: Examining MACRA Implementation and the Road Ahead,” a hearing held May 8, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 55 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 14:46 mark.
“Prescription Drug Coverage in the Medicare Program,” a hearing held April 30, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 2 hours 9 minutes). Note: Hearing starts at the 11:10 mark, and ends at the 2:23:50 mark.
“Alzheimer’s: New Directions in Biomedical Research and Caregiving,” a hearing testimony April 2, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format).
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/alzheimers-new-directions-in-biomedical-research-and-caregiving
“Promoting Competition to Lower Medicare Drug Prices,” a hearing held March 7, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format).
waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/hearings/promoting-competition-lower-medicare-drug-prices
Video of the full hearing available at (running time 2 hours 19 minutes):
A. “The Complex Web of Prescription Drug Prices, Part I: Patients Struggling with Rising Costs,” a hearing held March 6, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available on the site, running time 1 hour 56 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 16:04 mark.
B. “The Complex Web of Prescription Drug Prices, Part II: Untangling the Web and Paths Forward,” a hearing held March 7, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available on the site, running time 1 hour 32 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 17:19 mark.
“Not Forgotten: Protecting Americans From Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes,” a hearing held March 6, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available on the site, running time 2 hours 43 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 16:28 mark.
“Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33),” (PA-19-187, a reissue of PA-18-672, National Institute on Aging, in conjunction with other agencies, funding deadlines April 8, Aug. 8, and Dec. 8).
“Financial Security in Retirement: Innovations and Best Practices to Promote Savings,” a hearing held February 6, 2019 (witness statements in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the web site, running time 1 hour 45 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 35 second mark.
“Fighting Elder Fraud: Progress Made, Work to Be Done,” a hearing held January 16, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 58 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 17:30 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/fighting-elder-fraud-progress-made-work-to-be-done
“Ensuring Trust: Strengthening State Efforts to Overhaul the Guardianship Process and Protect Older Americans,” a hearing held November 28, 2018 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 31 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 16:30 mark.
“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
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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/
“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.
“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.
“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).
“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
“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
“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/
“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).
“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.
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