“Negotiating a Better Deal: Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs,” a hearing held May 4, 2021 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 4 hours 11 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 10:58 mark.
May 5, 2021
CAAR – US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony – May 5, 2021
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April 29, 2021
March 19, 2021
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – March 19, 2021
“COVID-19 One Year Later: Addressing Health Care Needs for At-Risk Americans,” a hearing held March 18, 2021 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 48 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 14:42 mark.
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December 17, 2020
CAAR – US Senate Finance Committee, Subcommittee on Health Hearing Testimony – December 17, 2020
“The Alzheimer’s Crisis: Examining Testing and Treatment Pipelines and Fiscal Implications,” a hearing held December 16, 2020 (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 32:29 mark.
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December 9, 2020
CAAR – US Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy Hearing Testimony – December 9, 2020
“Investigating Challenges to American Retirement Security,” a hearing held December 9, 2020 (witness statement available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 59 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 30:56 mark.
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/investigating-challenges-to-american-retirement-security
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September 24, 2020
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – September 24,2020
“Women and Retirement: Unique Challenges and Opportunities to Pave a Brighter Future,” a hearing held September 24, 2020 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site, running time 1 hour 38 minutes). Note: Hearing begins at the 16:08 mark.
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September 10, 2020
CAAR – Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Hearing Transcript – September 10, 2020
– An agenda and transcript of the September 3-4, 2020 meeting is available.
medpac.gov/-public-meetings-/meeting-details/september-2020-public-meeting
Transcript (.pdf format, 401p.):
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July 22, 2020
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – July 22, 2020
“The COVID-19 Pandemic and Seniors: A Look at Racial Health Disparities,” a hearing held July 21, 2020 (witness statements available in .pdf format, video of the full hearing available at the site running time 2 hour 23 minutes). Note: The hearing begins at the 16:36 mark.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-covid-19-pandemic-and-seniors-a-look-at-racial-health-disparities
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July 21, 2020
July 17, 2020
June 25, 2020
CAAR – US House Ways and Means Committee, Subcommittee on Health Hearing Testimony – June 25, 2020
“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
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June 11, 2020
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – June 11, 2020
“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
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CAAR – US House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Briefing – June 11, 2020
“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.
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May 21, 2020
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – May 21, 2020
“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
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April 7, 2020
CAAR – Medicare Payment Advisory Committee Hearing Testimony – April 7, 2020
– 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.):
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February 12, 2020
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – February 12, 2020
“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
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January 29, 2020
CAAR – US Special Committee on Aging Committee Hearing Testimony – January 29, 2020
“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.
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November 20, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on Health Care Hearing Testimony – November 20, 2019
“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.
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November 19, 2019
CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing Testimony – November 19, 2019
“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
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November 11, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – November 11, 2019
“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
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November 1, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – November 1, 2019
“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
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October 17, 2019
CAAR – US House Ways and Means Committee Hearing Testimony – October 17, 2019
“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).
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October 16, 2019
CAAR – US Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – October 16, 2019
“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.
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September 27, 2019
CAAR – US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony – September 27, 2019
“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.
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September 26, 2019
CAAR – US Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – September 26, 2019
“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).
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July 23, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Committee on Finance Hearing Testimony – July 23, 2019
“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
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July 17, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – July 17, 2019
“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.
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June 19, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Committee Hearing – June 19, 2019
“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.
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May 23, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – May 23, 2019
“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).
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May 16, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Finance Committee Hearing Testimony – May 16, 2019
“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
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CAAR – US House Committee on the Budget Hearing Testimony – May 16, 2019
“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.
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May 9, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – May 9, 2019
“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
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May 8, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Committee on Finance Hearing Testimony – May 8, 2019
“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.
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May 1, 2019
CAAR – US House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health Hearing Testimony – May 1, 2019
“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.
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April 10, 2019
April 2, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – April 2, 2019
“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
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March 18, 2019
March 13, 2019
March 7, 2019
CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health Hearing Testimony – March 7, 2019
“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):
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CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – March 7, 2019
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.
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March 6, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Committee on Finance Hearing Testimony – March 6, 2019
“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.
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February 21, 2019
CAAR – US National Institutes of Health Funding Opportunity – February 21, 2019
“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).
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February 7, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – February 7, 2019
“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.
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January 16, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – January 16, 2019
“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
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November 29, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – November 29, 2018
“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.
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October 4, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing Testimony – 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.
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July 30, 2018
July 19, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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.
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