“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).
May 23, 2019
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – May 23, 2019
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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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July 18, 2018
CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health Hearing Testimony – 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.
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July 17, 2018
CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Oversight Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US Senate Committee on Finance Hearing Testimony – 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.
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June 19, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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.
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June 7, 2018
May 30, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Committe on Finance, Subcommittee on Health Hearing Testimony – 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).
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May 24, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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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CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Health Subcommittee Hearing Testimony – May 8, 2018
“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
CAAR – US Senate Committee on Finance Hearing Testimony – 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).
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April 18, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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.
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April 17, 2018
CAAR – US House Small Business Committee, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US House of Committee on Ways and Means, Health Subcommittee Hearing Testimony – 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
March 7, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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.
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February 8, 2018
CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health Hearing Testimony – 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.
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February 7, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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.
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February 6, 2018
CAAR – US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Oversight Hearing Testimony – 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).
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December 11, 2017
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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.
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July 26, 2017
CAAR – US Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing Testimony – 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.
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July 20, 2017
CAAR – US House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health Hearing Testimony – 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).
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July 19, 2017
CAAR – US House Committee on Ways and Means, Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Testimony – 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/
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