Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act: Delivering Prescription Drugs to Dual Eligibles : Hearing Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, Washington, DC, March 3, 2005 |
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Page 7 - you. The CHAIRMAN. Thank you very much, Doctor. [The prepared statement of Dr. McClellan follows:] TESTIMONY OF MARK McCLELLAN, MD, Ph.D. ADMINISTRATOR CENTERS FOR MEDICARE &
Page 4 - I thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this hearing and I look forward to hearing from our witnesses. The CHAIRMAN. Thank you, Senator
Page 1 - 3, 2005 US SENATE, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING, Washington, DC. .The committee convened, pursuant to notice, at
Page 4 - It is great to have you here and we look forward to your testimony. STATEMENT OF MARK McCLELLAN, MD, PH.D., ADMINISTRATOR, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES,
Page 45 - the American Psychiatric Association, the National Alliance for the Mentally 111, the National Mental Health Association, the
Page 32 - of the committee, I would like to first thank you for giving me this opportunity to testify on this very important matter.
Page 14 - media advertising, simple language fact sheets, detailed publications including the annual "Medicare & You" handbook, direct mail, and community-based grassroots efforts to target specific populations with messages directed to their specific needs, including low-income beneficiaries.
Page 17 - include at least two drugs in each approved category and class, unless only one drug is available for a particular category or class.
Page 7 - I am happy to answer any questions that you all may have. Thank you. The
Page 48 - the National Alliance for the Mentally 111 (NAMI), the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), and