Sources for Further Research
(S. 1) Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003
Introduced by Sens. Baucus and Grassley, this legislation would created a Medicare prescription drug beneift.
Introduced June 11, 2003; passed by Senate Finance Committee, June 12, 2003; and passed by Senate June 27, 2003.
(H.R. 2473) Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003 (As Reported by House Ways and Means)
This legislation, which would create a Medicare prescription drug benefit, was approved by the House Ways and Means committee June 17, 2003.
Introduced June 17, 2003, Rep. Bill Thomas (R-Calif.).
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Story on the Progress of Senate Medicare Reform Legislation
This story discusses action and commentary on (S.1) "Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003."
08/08/03
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Story on the Progress of House Medicare Reform Legislation
This article discusses the House action and commentary on (H.R. 1) "Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003."
08/05/03
"Strengthening and Improving the Medicare Program"
Webcast of Senate Finance full committee hearing on Medicare reform, including agreement on a compromise proposal for a Medicare prescription drug benefit presented by Sens. Charles Grassley and Max Baucus.
06/06/03
"ABCs of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Implications for Medicare"
This webcast briefing, sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation, focuses on FEHBP as a model for Medicare reform. Discussion will include how FEHBP and Medicare compares in terms of benefits and health plan choices, would the FEHBP model produce savings for Medicare, and how FEHBP compares to Medicare+Choice. A report on the FEHBP and its implications on Medicare reform will also be released.
05/20/03
"Health on the Hill from kaisernetwork.org and CQ: Special Report on Medicare"
Kaisernetwork.org and Congressional Quarterly's Rebecca Adams discusses prospects for Medicare legislation this year with Reps. Jim McCrery, R-La., and Benjamin Cardin, D-Md.
04/23/03
"Medicare's Financial Crisis"
This webcast of the Joint Economic Committee reviews the 2003 Medicare Trustees Report, the long-term financial viability of the program, proposals to add a prescription drug benefit and other reforms.
04/10/2003
"Designing a Twenty-First Century Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit"
This webcast of a House Energy and Commerce hearing from the Subcommitee on Health addresses options for a Medicare prescription drug benefit.
04/08/03
"Comparing Medicare and Private Cost Growth"
This webcast presentes an Alliance for Health Reform briefing, co-sponsored by the the Commonwealth Fund, focuses on the spending growth in Medicare and private health insurance.
03/17/03
"Prescribing the Best Medicare Drug Prices"
This webcast of the Urban Institute presents experts' look at the pros and cons of securing the best prescription prices through the private market, pharmacy benefit managers, and government negotiation.
03/04/03
"Medicare 101: Prepare Yourself for the Debate"
This webcast of an Alliance for Health Reform briefing, co-sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation, focuses on the basics of Medicare.
02/21/03
"Medicare Reform and Prescription Drugs"
Webcast of Senator Frist (R-Tenn.) discussion of Medicare reform and prescription drugs at AARP's Annual Public Policy Meeting.
02/13/03
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Reports on Medicare
News summaries of recent articles on Medicare from the
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report.
Health Poll Search: Public Opinion on Medicare and Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Poll Search, a free resource from kaisernetwork.org in partnership with the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, provides searchable archive of public opinion questions on health issues.
Return to HealthCast
