The most recent programs for the Health Care Financing Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1108 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 00:03:28 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) gave her weekly legislative briefing. She said she did not mind if HHS Secretary Sebelius solicits money from private donors to implement health care law. Topics included the House Republican bill to repeal the health care law and the admission from the Internal Revenue Service that it had targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when determining tax-exempt status. There are minor technical difficulties with this recording, beside the fact that Representative Pelosi's voice was hoarse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312787-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about possible Medicare reforms. Topics included premium adjustments according to income, increasing the role of private insurance companies, and restructuring payment to physicians and hospitals. They agreed that Medicare was unsustainable in its currently form. "Reforming Medicare: Fiscal Challenges and Policy Solutions" was a program of Governance Studies at Brookings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312278-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rosemary Gibson talked about her book, [Medicare Meltdown: How Wall Street and Washington are Ruining Medicare and How to Fix It], in which she presents her thoughts on the future of Medicare. The author argued that the healthcare industry is dependent on Medicare spending, and that the proposed $600 billion cuts will affect the program's solvency. Rosemary Gibson spoke at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312044-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312044-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The employer coalition Catalyst for Payment Reform released their "National Scorecard on Payment Reform" which offers a method to measure the nation's progress toward reform of the health care payment system. Panelists discussed efforts to create a more value-oriented and efficient health care system. Speakers included executives from insurance companies that are experimenting with new systems that pay doctors based on the health of the patient rather than the number of services provided. The "National Scorecard on Payment Reform" was released by Catalyst for Payment Reform (CPR) with support from The Commonwealth Fund and the California HealthCare Foundation at the Pew Charitable Trusts Conference Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311758-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311758-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines are open for viewer comments on the "Third Anniversary of Affordable Care Act." A video clip was shown of President Obama's remarks as he signed the bill three years previously, of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaking on the Senate floor the previous day about repealing the act, and a YouTube statement by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). The program closed with a video clip of Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) being interviewed about immigration reform the previous day for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311701-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311701-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) debated an amendment to the 2014 fiscal year budget that would repeal the Affordable Care Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Glenn Hackbarth testified on the recommendations of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's (MedPAC) annual report on Medicare payment policies. Mr. Hackbarth told committee members of 19 recommendations in the report. They included increasing payments for primary care doctors and reforming the fee for service model. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311542-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311542-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about investment opportunities being generated by changes in the health care industry, and how consolidation of health providers has impacted competition. They also talked about how technology and innovation are bringing about new investment opportunities in the area of in-home patient care. Richard Clarke moderated. "Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities Arising from the Transformation of the U.S. Health Care System" was a panel of the conference, "The Business of Health Care Post-Election," held by the University of Miami School of Business Administration in Coral Gables, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310760-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310760-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about at how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would impact consumers, employers, and insurers, and some of the actions that could be taken by government and the health care industry to make health care more affordable in the new market. Donna Shalala moderated. "Health Care Policy Following the Elections and its Impact on Health Insurers, Businesses and Individuals" was a panel of the conference, "The Business of Health Care Post-Election," held by the University of Miami School of Business Administration in Coral Gables, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310760-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310760-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about what needs to be done by states and the federal government to implement the Affordable Care Act. They also talk about the impact of future budget negotiations on the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The discussion was moderated by Patrick Geraghty, "The Politics, Policy and Federal Budget Implications of Health Care Reform" was a panel of the conference, "The Business of Health Care Post-Election," held by the University of Miami School of Business Administration in Coral Gables, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310760-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310760-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Blum testified on Medicare and Medicaid modernization efforts. He said the agency was making progress in implementing changes to the nation's health care delivery system under the Affordable Care Act. He added that changes thus far had produced some positive results such as decreased re-admissions to hospitals and reduce growth in Medicare costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311241-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the question, "Is state expansion of Medicaid a good idea?" Under the health care law the costs related to expansion would be covered by the federal government from 2014 to 2016 and 90 percent or more in the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311142-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311142-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the next day's State of the Union address. He urged the president to address the consequences of "Obamacare" (the Affordable Care Act) and of the budget sequestrations that would come into effect March 1, 2013, if alternative legislation was not passed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310939-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310939-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Medicare experts gave an overview of the Medicare program to congressional staffers. The program began with a 7-minute video on the history and evolution of Medicare. Among the topics the panelists covered were the costs of the program, its portion of gross domestic product, fees for service, and eligibility, and the benefits it covers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310925-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jim McDermott (D-WA) talked about the differences between congressional Democratic and Republican positions on Medicare spending. Regarding Medicare and Social Security spending, he said that spending per person had not increased, but rather an increasingly higher percentage of the population was becoming eligible for benefits. He said Republicans should "admit that it's not a spending problem. It's a revenue problem." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310811-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310811-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about ways to end Medicare's current structure, which pays based on the quantity of services provided rather than the health of the patient. Dana Safran in her remarks said trying to find significant health care savings by cutting benefits was a "fool's errand" and that the effort in her state had shown greater savings could be achieved through the supply side of health services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310660-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about health spending and the potential for costs to increase as the population ages. Panelists argued that stabilizing health spending and targeting it in ways that ensure access to care would improve health outcomes and free up billions of dollars annually for economic and social investments in both the economy and workplace. Health spending as a share of GDP is nearly 18%, up from 14% in 2000 & 5% in 1960. A report released by actuaries at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) found that health spending as a share of GDP remained steady at 17.9 percent from 2009 through 2011. Despite that stability, some analysts warn that as the economy improves and the population ages cost increases could again accelerate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310629-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Dimock talked about the Pew Research Center's report voter attitudes toward reducing the budget deficit and preserving Social Security and Medicare. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Pew Research Center looked at how older and younger voters look at the federal budget by using data gained from the 2012 election cycle. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310326-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310326-6 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Experts from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid released their report on health spending trends in 2011. They used charts to demonstrate that increases in Medicare spending were offset by slower growth in Medicaid due to the improving economy. The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. had little impact on health spending in 2011, with the exception of certain provisions such as allowing those under the age of 26 to remain on their parents' insurance plans. The panelists responded to questions from reporters in the audience at the National Press Club. Richard Foster contributed from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310234-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the consequences of raising Medicare's eligibility age from 65- to to 67-years old. Juliette Cubanski first detailed the results of a Kaiser Foundation study of the issue. Among the topics raised after Ms. Cubanski's presentation were encouraging people to stay in the work force longer, income levels of beneficiaries, and the impact on Medicare of the Affordable Care Act (the health care law). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309970-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mary Agnes Carey talked about Medicare and its role in "fiscal cliff" negotiations, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included funding for Medicare; its annual budget; the differences between its A, B, C, and D parts; the impact of the Affordable Care Act (the health care law) on Medicare;and reform proposals for the program. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309926-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309926-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bruce Broussard spoke about health care, insurance, and Medicare. Topics included the Affordable Care Act (the health care law), new approaches to integrating delivery systems, the benefits of healthy lifestyles, and how health care could help reduce national debt . Among his comments he said the $750 billion per year was wasted on health care. After his speech he answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309718-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the possibility of cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Charles Levinson spoke by phone from Tel Aviv about the conflict in the Gaza Strip, with Israel responding to missile fire from Hamas. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning political talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Economists and political scholars talked about social programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid as part of a possible agreement on avoiding the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. Topics included a gradual increase in payroll taxes to offset increased life expectancies, overall tax rates, and the possibility that the fiscal cliff could be used as leverage to force changes to social programs that would otherwise not be considered. They answered questions from audience members at the end of the program. This program was part of the New America Foundation "On the Cliff" symposium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309410-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309410-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Emily Ethridge talked about her [CQ Weekly] cover story on Medicare, "New Pressure on Providers," and how Medicare issues are being used by President Obama and Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. She answered questions from viewers. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308677-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308677-8 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phone lines were open for answers to the question, "Do you trust Romney or Obama more on Medicare reform?" The necessity of reforming Medicare has been a primary campaign issue during the 2012 campaign. Both candidates have put forth where they would take Medicare in the next four years. Viewer responses were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308353-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308353-101 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Medicare Advantage program is an alternative to the FIFA insurance program, offered by private companies, and about 1 of every 4 Medicare recipients take part in the program. The program is more expensive because of subsidies provided by the government and has come under a lot of fire while lawmakers are looking for areas to cut in Medicare. Panelists discussed ways to decrease costs and protect the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308321-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about national debt and budget deficit reduction. He said that he was not worried about the "fiscal cliff," referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement, focusing instead on the financial health of Medicare and his belief that the only way to save the program is to change it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308104-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Shepard spoke about results of the latest [National Journal] poll on Medicare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308100-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308100-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney spoke to reporters and answered questions. He defended Vice President Biden's remarks at a Virginia campaign event and said that criticisms of the speech from Mitt Romney's campaign are are "an attempt to distract from the substance of Wall Street reform." Other topics included the future of Medicare and violence in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307618-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) spoke to business leaders at the New England Council's Politics and Eggs breakfast. Representative Van Hollen, who is the House Budget Committee ranking member, talked extensively about Mitt Romney's vice presidential running mate, Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI), who chairs the Budget Committee, and Mitt Romney's support of Representative Ryan's plan for Medicare reform. Other topics included presidential campaign ads. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307594-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mary Agnes Carey explained Republican vice presidential candidate and House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan's proposal for Medicare and Medicaid reform, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the Office of Management and Budget's cost analysis of the plan, and the Obama campaign's reaction to Mitt Romney choosing Representative Ryan as his running mate. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307598-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307598-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Helen Darling talked about the National Business Group on Health's annual survey of large businesses' employee health care expenses, which showed that costs would rise by seven percent in 2013. She also explained the impact of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, on employers and employees, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307555-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307555-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Atul Grover talked about the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and the U.S. health care system. Other topics included the shortages of physicians across the country, where the shortages of physicians are geographically distributed, the access and future of American medical colleges, the decision of physicians to accept Medicaid patients, the increasing age of the population, and ways that the health care law would change the health care system. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307453-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307453-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Sebelius, Attorney General Holder, and Karen Ignagni outlined details of the government's new partnership with private insurers and state investigators to stop Medicare fraud, which cost taxpayers and insurance companies billions annually. The conference highlighted the dedication to increased communication and sharing of warning signals between the Justice Department, Health Department, and insurance companies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307283-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307283-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nick Gillespie discussed the article he co-authored for the Reason.com, "Generational Warfare: Old-Age Entitlements vs. the Safety Net," about the gap that exists between older and younger Americans in regard to Social Security and Medicare. Mr. Gillespie argued that those programs should be phased out and replaced with programs that would expand the scope of aid beyond the elderly to include Americans of all ages. Other topics included the Supreme Court's ruling on the health care law. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307165-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307165-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Physicians Medicare's physician payment system and offered solutions to make it more efficient. They called for a comprehensive solution to replace the government's sustainable growth rate (SGR) that calculates continued reductions in Medicare physician payments. They also cautioned that reform would take time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307011-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Holtz-Eakin talked about the potential state and federal Medicaid costs in light of the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306916-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306916-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Glenn Hackbarth spoke about a Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) report on the operation of Medicare programs. The report had several recommendations, including caps on out-of-pocket expenses, changes to the deductibles for hospital and physician services, additional charges for supplemental Medigap coverage and replacing coinsurance with co-payments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306670-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Health insurance executives talked about their methods for dealing with doctor payments for Medicare-related services. Committee Chair Baucus asked the panelists how the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on the 2010 health care law would affect health care. All five executives supported the methodology enacted in the law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306594-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Cosgrove talked about Medicare's experimental Quality Bonus Payment Demonstration program that allows recipients to receive their benefits through private health insurance plans, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid designed the experiment program to give financial bonuses to private care plans that provide "exceptional care & financial incentive." The Governmental Accountability Office, however, found that the money was being paid largely to "average performing plans." This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306378-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306378-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the causes of rising health care costs. Topics included the cost of high-tech medical procedures, chronic disease, life style choices and high-cost patients. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306292-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306292-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that 107 doctors, nurses and other health care providers from seven different states have been charged with fraudulent Medicare practices, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305803-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on proposals to control Medicare costs. One proposal would give seniors a voucher to shop for their own private health insurance. Under their so-called "premium support" plan, Medicare would no longer provide a "defined benefit." Instead, beneficiaries would receive a "defined contribution" toward the cost of health insurance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305700-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Margot Sanger-Katz talked about the new 2012 Medicare Trustees Report released by the Treasury Department. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305632-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305632-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Social Security and Medicare fund trustees released their annual report on the fiscal condition of both federal programs. Trustees included Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305596-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Blahous talked about his new study on the 2010 health care law and its impact on the federal budget, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He asserts that the law would add at least $340 billion to budget deficits over the next decade while the Obama administration says the study is based on faulty math and a political stunt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305429-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305429-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marilyn Serafini and Charlene Frizzera previewed Supreme Court oral arguments on whether the 2010 health care law's proposed Medicaid expansion violates the federal-state partnership. Other topics included the difference between Medicaid and Medicare, the effects of the law on the program, and what the potential rulings could mean for those receiving benefits. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305080-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305080-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke at Wynmoor Village in Coconut Creek, Florida. He talked about the benefits of the 2010 health care law and the Obama administration's Medicare policies versus what the Republican proposals are on these programs. In his remarks he said, "Make no mistake. If Republicans in Congress and their amen corner of Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich get their hands on the White House, they will end Medicare as we know it." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305058-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about his bill that would modify how Medicare operates to make the program fiscally sustainable. The legislation would set a maximum limit on seniors' out-of-pocket medical expenses under Medicare Parts A and B and would offer federal subsidies to pay for private insurance plans directly competing with traditional Medicare fee-for-service plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304926-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT