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Mark McClellan was interviewed about the Medicare drug benefits plan. Among the topics he addressed were savings from the plan, perceived problems by the public, and a surge in enrollment. F…

Dr. Mark McClellan talked about his career and about Medicare and Medicaid. Topics included his reasons for resigning, and his previous experiences in the FDA and as a member of the White Ho…

Administrator McClellan testified about promoting the use of generic drugs in the new Medicare drug benefit and about the savings incurred. He said that generics are as safe and effective as…

President Bush talks to students and members of the public about the Medicare prescription drug benefit at a town hall meeting at Northern Virginia Community College. He was joined by Secret…

Governor Barbour, chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee of NGA, opened the session, followed by remarks by Governor Corzine, vice chair of the committee. Administrator McClella…

Secretary Leavitt and other health officials spoke to reporters about the proposed fiscal year 2007 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. Medicare and the U.S. Centers for …

Administration officials and health care providers testified about Medicare drug benefit programs and the recent implementation of new rules to provide a wider range of coverage to recipient…

During the National Black Caucus of State Legislators held its 29th Annual Legislative Conference, titled “Seeing Beyond: Investing in State Leadership, Improving Communities.” Mr. Swygert …

Health officials spoke to reporters about a community-based education program being launched by National Council on Aging and the Access to Benefits Coalition to help beneficiaries and their…

Medical officials spoke to reporters about flu shot priorities. They discussed how those in high-risk groups, along with Hurricane Katrina evacuees, would receive top priority. The officials…

Dr. McClellan talked about the 40th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid and President Lyndon Johnson’s signing of the original legislation. Topics included Medicare drug benefits, preventio…

Mr. McClellan talked about the administration and operation of Medicaid programs and the Bush administration’s health policy. He responded to viewer comments and questions. There are tech…

In an oversight hearing, the subcommittee heard testimony on the implementation of the Medicare prescription drug benefit program projected costs of the program, and the state of health care…

Mr. McClellan talked about the outlook for Medicare. He said that Medicare is experiencing increasing enrollment, rising prices, and greater use of new and more intensive medical services. T…

Dr. Mark McClellan, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, talked about Medicaid and Medicare prescription drug benefits and the revised estimates of the costs of …

Secretary Leavitt and department officials spoke to reporters about the fiscal year 2006 budget proposal for the Department of Health and Human Services. Following their remarks they answere…

Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson and other Health officials spoke to reporters about the status of programs to improve the quality of health care in facilities for the aged…

At a briefing by the Healthcare Leadership Council, panelists talked about the importance of educating seniors and their caregivers about recent changes to Medicare. A study of Medicare Mode…

Panelists discussed the future of health care and its impact on political decisions. They spoke about structural changes in health care delivery and insurances that can limit costs while gua…

Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson and Dr. Mark McClellan spoke about the new Medicare prescription drug program. They spoke in support of the plan, and called for it to be i…