Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act 9/15/2004
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 was signed into law December 8, 2003 by President Bush. As this law is implemented, kaisernetwork.org will archive relevant milestones on this page.
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"Enhancements to the Medicare Drug Discount Card" (9/15/2004)
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HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson and CMS Administrator Mark McClellan, M.D., Ph.D., answered questions at a press conference announcing new measures to help seniors get the lowest price possible for their medicines by allowing them to compare prices for similar drugs used to treat common diseases such as high cholesterol or blood pressure.
"Medicare Drug Card: Delivering Savings for Participating Beneficiaries" (6/8/2004)
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During this Senate Finance Committee hearing, witnesses testify about Medicare-approved prescription discount cards.
Medicare Approved Drug Card (5/3/2004)
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During this news briefing, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson announced that private organizations can begin marketing their Medicare-approved discount cards to people with Medicare and beneficiaries are now able to compare cards and enroll in the one they choose.
HHS Press Conference on Medicare Discount Cards (3/25/2004)
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HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson on March 25, announced the approval of 28 private sponsors to provide seniors and people with disabilities savings on their prescription drugs, beginning June 1, 2004.
"Special Open Door Forum on the Legislative Implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003" (12/18/2003)
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Bush Signs Medicare Legislation (12/8/2003)
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President Bush signed the Medicare legislation (HR 1) passed by Congress November 2003 in a ceremony near the White House on December 8. A transcript of his remarks is available on the White House Web site.
Senate Floor Debate and Vote (11/25/03)
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Senate Floor Debate (11/24/03)
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Senate Floor Debate (11/23/2003)
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Senate Floor Debate (11/22/2003)
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Full Debate on Medicare Prescription Drug bill H.R. 1.
House Floor Debate and Vote on HR 1 (11/21/2003)
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Full Debate and 220-215 passing vote on Medicare Prescription Drug bill HR 1.
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson's Medicare Address (11/20/2003)
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Health on the Hill from kaisernetwork.org and CQ (11/17/2003)
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Ask the Experts: Medicare Prescription Drugs (10/15/2003)
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President Bush Delivers Remarks on Medicare (10/29/2003)
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President Bush calls on Congress to "finish the job" and pass a Medicare prescription drug benefit for seniors during this speech.
Conference Committee Hearing (7/24/2003)
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