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.
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/alzheimers-awareness-barriers-to-diagnosis-treatment-and-care-coordination
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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
“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
“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
“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).
waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/hearings/investing-us-health-system-lowering-drug-prices-reducing-out-pocket-costs-and
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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.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/falls-prevention-national-state-and-local-solutions-to-better-support-seniors
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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.
energycommerce.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/hearing-on-making-prescription-drugs-more-affordable-legislation-to
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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).
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/promoting-healthy-aging-living-your-best-life-long-into-your-golden-years
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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
“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.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/combatting-robocall-fraud-using-telecom-advances-and-law-enforcement-to-stop-scammers-and-protect-seniors
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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.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-complex-web-of-prescription-drug-prices-part-iii-examining-agency-efforts-to-further-competition-and-increase-affordability
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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).
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/aging-and-disability-in-the-21st-century-how-technology-can-help-maintain-health-and-quality-of-life
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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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“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.
budget.house.gov/legislation/hearings/keeping-our-promise-america-s-seniors-retirement-security-21st-century
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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
“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.
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/medicare-physician-payment-reform-after-two-years-examining-macra-implementation-and-the-road-ahead
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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.
energycommerce.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/hearing-on-prescription-drug-coverage-in-the-medicare-program
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April 10, 2019
“Comprehensive Legislative Proposals to Enhance Social Security,” a hearing held April 10, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format). Note: A link to the video of the full hearing available on YouTube can be found on the site.
waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/hearings/comprehensive-legislative-proposals-enhance-social-security
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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
“Protecting And Improving Social Security: Benefit Enhancements,” a hearing held March 13, 2019 (witness statements available in .pdf format).
waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/hearings/protecting-and-improving-social-security-benefit-enhancements
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March 13, 2019
“Protecting and Improving Social Security: Enhancing Social Security to Strengthen the Middle Class,” a hearing held March 12, 2019 (witness statement available in .pdf format).
waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/hearings/protecting-and-improving-social-security-enhancing-social-security-strengthen-0
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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):
www.youtube.com/c/waysandmeanscommitteehearings
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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.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-complex-web-of-prescription-drug-prices-part-i-patients-struggling-with-rising-costs
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.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-complex-web-of-prescription-drug-prices-part-ii-untangling-the-web-and-paths-forward
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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.
www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/not-forgotten-protecting-americans-from-abuse-and-neglect-in-nursing-homes
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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).
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-19-187.html
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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.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/financial-security-in-retirement-innovations-and-best-practices-to-promote-savings
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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
“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.
www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/ensuring-trust-strengthening-state-efforts-to-overhaul-the-guardianship-process-and-protect-older-americans
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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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