The most popular 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, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 11:58:39 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talked about about the debate over raising the debt ceiling, tax and spending issues, and entitlement programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300300-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama outlined his plan for health care reform before a joint session of Congress. In his remarks he acknowledged the fierce debate that had ensued during the congressional August recess (which he termed a "partisan spectacle"), recognized that health care reform solutions need significant compromise and devotion of resources, and called for legislators to bring their serious ideas to the table and dispense with oppositional nay-saying. He outlined a health care reform solution that included transportable individual health insurance, did not deny coverage to anyone, created affordable options within the marketplace, and he admonished irresponsible businesses and individuals for poor decisions in the provision of health care. He also strongly criticized those who had been irresponsible in talking about health care reform, saying that "demagoguery and distortion" had no place in debate on improvement of heath care, and implored Congress to take up the challenge that President Theodore Roosevelt and subsequent presidents had made to the nation in decades past. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288799-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 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, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its seventh day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Amendments focused on government financing, affordability, and restrictions on insurance companies. This is the final session of the Senate Finance Committee's markup of a health care bill that lasted 7 days. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289239-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289239-4 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about ways to improve Medicare and Medicaid services to people who qualify for both programs. the federal government is working with 15 states on pilot programs aimed at integrating parts of the two programs. Witnesses included the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services director and representatives from various state programs who provide health services to people in both programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300139-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Roland Burris talked about his views on inclusion of a public health insurance option in health care legislation making its way through Congress. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289571-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289571-6 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republicans talked about the Congressional Budget Office's analysis of the health care proposal currently under debate in the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290890-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Anthony Weiner talked about congressional debate over developing a health care plan, and what is happening in the House as Senate leaders work to meld its differing plans. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Representative Weiner is a strong proponent of the public option. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289587-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289587-7 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its third day of debating amendments to the health care bill. This was the fourth of 4 parts of the day's hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289111-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289111-4 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Social Security and Medicare Trustees Robert Reischauer and Charles Blahous talked about the annual report on the financial solvency of the entitlement programs. They gave their recommendations for change and predictions for current and future beneficiaries. After their presentations, they answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299962-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the cancellation of Community Living Assistance Service and Supports (CLASS) program. CLASS, which was part of the 2010 health care law, was slated to be a voluntary, self-sustaining longer-term insurance plan. Panel Two The Honorable Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration on Aging (AOA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The Honorable Sherry Glied, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302339-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302339-2 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the cancellation of Community Living Assistance Service and Supports (CLASS) program. CLASS, which was part of the 2010 health care law, was slated to be a voluntary, self-sustaining longer-term insurance plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302339-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302339-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn talked about negotiations on health care legislation in the Senate, he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also talked about his relationships with Presidents Obama and George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290777-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290777-5 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Domestic Policy Subcommittee examined how the private health insurance system impacts the medical care of patients. Witnesses included family members of patients who discussed their experiences with private health insurance companies, and former health insurance executives. Among the topics addressed were how the insurance system works, current health care bills, insurance companies' views of the public option during 1993 Clinton health care bill debate, and the 2008 Presidential campaign. This hearing was the first of a two-part hearing. Part two was held on September 17, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288954-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A coalition of conservative groups holds a rally on Capitol Hill to express opposition to the health care legislation under consideration in the U.S. Senate. Speakers include Republican Senators Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, Jim DeMint of South Carolina, and Richard Burr of North Carolina, as well as radio talk show how Laura Ingraham. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290702-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gene Taylor held a town hall meeting at Pelican Landing Conference Center in Moss Point, Mississippi. He spoke about a number of tax issues and federal programs before taking questions from the audience. Questions focused on health care reform and Representative Taylor said that he did not intend to vote for the president's proposals. At points throughout the meeting, the crowd would burst into loud cheers or booing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288432-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT T.R. Reid, author of [The Healing of America], talked about Senate health care debate and compared the U.S. health care system with the rest of the world. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290098-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290098-5 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Joel Marx talked about the impact of health care reform on home care and home medical equipment, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. President Obama has said that home-based care is not only a cost saving to Medicare, but also for elders and their families. Mr. Marx, who is also the president and chief executive officer of Medical Service Company in Cleveland, also discussed how health care reform affects his business and clients, and recent claims about the industry. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288738-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288738-7 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bart Stupak talked about his perspective on health care legislation that House Democratic leaders are expected to unveil later in the week. He 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/289658-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289658-6 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 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, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Shapiro talked about his book [Is the Welfare State Justified?] (Cambridge University Press; July 9, 2007). In the book he examines the values and principles of the people who support welfare institutions and decides that those people should realistically be supporting other methods such as free market solutions. He was interviewed on the C-SPAN Bus at West Virginia University. The date of the interview is not known. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288724-15 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288724-15 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its sixth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Most of the amendments dealt with financing issues, including Medicaid expansion and the use of health savings accounts. They also talked about the process of scoring the bill by the Congressional Budget Office. This is the fourth of 4 parts of the day's hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289218-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289218-4 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Ben Nelson talked about his provisional agreement to the health care legislation on the floor of the Senate. He responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290810-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lewis Morris talked about the cost of Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health-related agency fraud and abuse. Other topics included the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies combat Medicare and Medicaid fraud, and how citizens can report suspected fraud and abuse. Mr. Morris 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/290225-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290225-5 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rosemary Gibson argues that the overuse of medicine is an important contributor to the exploding cost of health care in the United States. She also says that many people have been negatively effected by undergoing unnecessary procedures. She spoke in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294998-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its seventh day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Amendments focused on government financing, affordability, and restrictions on insurance companies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289239-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289239-102 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Max Richtman talked about proposed Social Security and Medicare cuts as part of various ways to cut the budget deficit and national debt. He 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/300345-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300345-4 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Single Payer Action held a news conference. The group seeks a single payer health system and calls on Congress to defeat health care reform legislation * Russell Mokhiber, Single Payer Action * Dr.Margaret Flowers, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) * Dr. Carol Paris, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290273-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Congressional Health Care Caucus held a forum to examine the policy options in Congress for making health coverage affordable for individuals with pre-existing conditions. The Caucus was founded at beginning of the 111th Congress to provide a forum for Republican members and staff to learn about health care policy issues. Topics included the possible impact of current health care bills on health care costs, and alternative ways to reform the health care system. Panelists responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289631-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its fifth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. This is the third part of 4 in the day's proceedings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289202-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289202-10 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee held its eighth and final meeting on its health care bill. Debate focused on Congressional Budget Office scoring of the legislation, the failure of the committee to agree to a public insurance option in the final version of the bill, and a report by the insurance industry which forecast raised insurance premiums under the plan. The committee reported out the bill favorably after a 14-9 vote with only Maine Republican Senator Olympia Snowe crossing party lines to support it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289428-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Max Richtman talked about the future of Social Security and Medicare, especially in light of the failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to reach an agreement, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the solvency of both programs, proposed changes in revenue sourcing and funding formulas, changes in eligibility, and other issues. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302900-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302900-3 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its fifth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Among the amendments were proposals by Senators Rockefeller and Schumer to include a public health insurance option in the legislation. This is the first part of 4 in the day's proceedings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289202-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wendell Potter, former head of corporate communications at the health insurer, CIGNA, Inc., discussed his soon-to-be published book being releasedin the fall of 2010, Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out On How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans. Mr. Potter was interviewed at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293832-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Katherine Keesling spoke by phone about the website, HearTheBill.org, which features an audiobook version of the health care legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289840-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289840-7 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The co-authors of [Why Obamacare Is Wrong for America] presented their criticisms of the recently passed national health care legislation. The panelists argued that the new health care plan would restrict coverage, raise insurance costs, and increase the deficit. The panelists, Thomas Miller, Robert Moffit, Grace-Marie Turner, and James Capretta, also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Kristol made opening remarks about the state of health care legislation. This book launch event was held in the First Amendment Lounge of the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298876-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Max Baucus spoke to reporters and answered questions about the Senate Finance Committee's proposed health care legislation. The bill would establish nonprofit consumer-owned cooperatives rather than a public insurance option. It also would require insurance companies to change the way they do business, such as prohibiting them from dropping or denying coverage based on preexisting conditions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288970-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sally Pipes presents her thoughts on the recently passed health care legislation. The author examines the 2,400 page bill and argues that the plan will leave 23 million Americans uninsured and cost taxpayers $1 trillion over ten years. She offers ten principles for health care reform that would make health care accessible and affordable for all without destroying individual freedom, quality treatment, medical innovation, and the economy. Sally Pipes discussed her book at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295540-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at the House Budget Committee oversight hearing on the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which was created by the 2010 health care law to control costs. Among the topics they addressed were various plans to reduce costs while maintaining benefits, proposed operations of the IPAB, and differences between Republican and Democratic strategies to reduce Medicare costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300433-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks at a health care reform rally in the Comcast Center at College Park, Maryland. He spoke to university students calling on Congress to enact legislation that included a public insurance option and warning them to resist scare tactics and false accusations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288985-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288985-2 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 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, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its sixth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Amendments considered dealt with different aspects of financing fees, Medicare reimbursement, and tax deductible issues. This is the second of 4 parts of the day's hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289218-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289218-2 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 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, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Alec MacGillis talked about the book, [Landmark: The Inside Story of America's New Health-Care Law and What It Means For Us All] (PublicAffairs, 2010). He was one of the contributors to the book which was based on a series of essays written by the [Washington Post] staff. Mr. MacGillis also talked about what changes in health care the nation could expect to see over the next few months, the law's immediate impact on health care coverage, costs and benefits in the law, and what obstacles and uncertainties remain. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293308-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293308-9 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 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, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the links between immigration policy and health care reform. They noted that a high proportion of immigrants, both legal and illegal, were among the ranks of the uninsured, and that even affluent and educated immigrants were more likely to lack health insurance than "natives." They talked about possible cultural influences on the low rates of insurance, the inclusion of immigration concerns in health care reform solutions, and the likely impact of providing health insurance to immigrants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288462-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governors and health care officials talked about state-based health care reforms in the current fiscal environment and the potential impact of federal health care reform. Karen Tumulty moderated the discussion and questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292530-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a town hall meeting on health care in Grand Junction, Colorado. In his responses to questions from the audience he suggested that he might be willing to compromise on a public-option plan noting that it was only a "sliver" of the entire reform agenda. He had previously defended the public plan to control costs, expand coverage, protect consumers and make the delivery of health care more efficient. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288390-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a town hall meeting on health care at Gallatin Field Airport hangar in Belgrade, Montana. He outlined several examples of health insurance industry excesses, criticized opponents of reform for engaging in scare tactics, and emphasized that he sought a "uniquely American" solution to the problems of health care financing. He answered questions from several audience members about the costs of reform and various proposed legislative reforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288376-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288376-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 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, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT