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1. September 20, 2013

   Citing Abuses of the Elderly, Wyden Calls for Nationwide Examination of Tax Lien Programs

   WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is leading a dozen Senators in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to examine the protections for consumers facing tax liens and foreclosure in light of consumer... Continue Reading: Citing Abuses of the Elderly, Wyden Calls for Nationwide Examination of Tax Lien Programs

2. July 19, 2012

   Wyden Bill Works to Make Palliative and Hospice Care Available to All Americans

   Washington, D.C. – Building on more than 35 years of working to ensure seniors are getting the best possible health care, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has introduced legislation to improve the recently recognized medical specialty of palliative and hospice... Continue Reading: Wyden Bill Works to Make Palliative and Hospice Care Available to All Americans

3. March 28, 2012

   Fixing Medicare by Keeping Seniors Healthy

   Washington, D.C. – Recognizing that raising premiums and cutting benefits aren’t the only ways to deal with the growing cost of Medicare, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced legislation today that experts say could save... Continue Reading: Fixing Medicare by Keeping Seniors Healthy

4. March 26, 2012

   Wyden and Portman to Lead Expert Panel asking: “Can Medicare Save Money by Keeping Seniors Healthy?”

   Washington, D.C. – Need a break from health reform arguments? Think health care should keep people healthy? Want Democrats and Republicans to work together? Join U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rob Portman (R- Ohio) for a healthy snack and a conversation... Continue Reading: Wyden and Portman to Lead Expert Panel asking: “Can Medicare Save Money by Keeping Seniors Healthy?”

5. December 15, 2011

   Wyden Spokesperson Responds to Criticism of Wyden-Ryan Plan

   Washington, D.C. – In response to criticism from the White House and others that Wyden-Ryan would “end Medicare as we know it” Jennifer Hoelzer, Communications Director and Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), issued the following statement... Continue Reading: Wyden Spokesperson Responds to Criticism of Wyden-Ryan Plan

6. December 15, 2011

   Wyden & Ryan Advance Bipartisan Plan to Strengthen Medicare and Expand Health Care Choices for All

   WASHINGTON – This morning, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and U.S. Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced a new proposal that represents a major advance in the effort to build a more secure future for the millions of seniors who rely on Medicare. The new... Continue Reading: Wyden & Ryan Advance Bipartisan Plan to Strengthen Medicare and Expand Health Care Choices for All

7. December 14, 2011

   The Future of Medicare: A Bipartisan Discussion

   Thursday, December 15, 2011 8:00AM Breakfast available 8:30AM - 9:30AM Panel The Liaison Capitol Hill 415 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington, DC Featuring Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)and Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) Chairman, House Budget Committee Moderated byBill... Continue Reading: The Future of Medicare: A Bipartisan Discussion

8. December 7, 2011

   Wyden, Markey Call on CMS to Release Guidelines for Program That Experts Say Could Result in Substantial Medicare Savings by Better Coordinating Care

   Washington, D.C. – A program providing home-based health care for the most chronically-ill veterans, saved the Veterans' Affairs Department more than 24 percent on the overall cost of caring for those patients, yet a similar program scheduled to be tested as... Continue Reading: Wyden, Markey Call on CMS to Release Guidelines for Program That Experts Say Could Result in Substantial Medicare Savings by Better Coordinating Care

9. October 17, 2011

   Wyden, Portman Lead Effort to Make Medicare Secondary Payer Program More Efficient, Save Taxpayer Dollars

   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) are leading a bipartisan effort that includes U.S. Senators Ben Nelson (D- Neb.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) to make the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Program more efficient and cost... Continue Reading: Wyden, Portman Lead Effort to Make Medicare Secondary Payer Program More Efficient, Save Taxpayer Dollars

10. September 21, 2011

    ADVISORY: Wyden to Speak at Independence At Home Event Thursday Morning

    Washington, D.C. – With a proven track record of generating better health outcomes at much lower costs, Independence at Home has been called the future of Medicare and proof that health savings can be generated, not by cutting benefits but by coordinating... Continue Reading: ADVISORY: Wyden to Speak at Independence At Home Event Thursday Morning