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The Results Are In.....2007 AARP Poll of Guam Residents Age 50+ / Research Report
September 2007— This first-ever 2007 AARP telephone survey of 554 age 50+ residents of Guam identifies recent life events of significance and concern to them and explores their opinions regarding such specific issues as Social Security, health care quality and services on the island, Medicare and consumer fraud. (22 pages)

Future of Medicare: Report on Expert Views Partial List of Interviewees / Research Report
May 2007— Future of Medicare: Report on Expert Views Partial List of Interviewees

In Brief: Future of Medicare: Report on Expert Views / Research Report
May 2007— A succinct summary of the similarly titled AARP Public Policy Issue Paper in which Keith D. Lind and Jackson T. Williams report findings from off-the-record interviews with 20 national health policy experts about future directions for the structure and financing of the Medicare program over the next 10 to 20 years. (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB144)

Future of Medicare: Report on Expert Views / Research Report
May 2007— Findings from off-the-record interviews with 20 national health policy experts about future directions for the structure and financing of the Medicare program over the next 10 to 20 years are reported in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Keith D. Lind and Jackson T. Williams. (28 pages) (Publication ID: 2007-12)

Medicare Price Negotiation of Prescription Drugs - A National Poll: February 12, 2007 / Research Report
February 2007— When this late January 2007 AARP national poll asked 1,000 age 18+ Americans if Medicare should be allowed to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, 87 percent said yes, and 61 percent think Congress should make the issue a top priority. (13 pages)

In Brief: Population Aging, Entitlement Growth, and the Economy / Research Report
January 2007— A succinct summary of the similarly titled AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper in which John Gist examines the fiscal effects of America’s demographic transformation, whether the U.S. can afford its aging society, and what can be done to sustain the economic security of an aging population while maintaining a healthy economy. (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB135)

Population Aging, Entitlement Growth, and the Economy / Research Report
January 2007— The “graying” of America has alarmed many experts who foresee the future cost of federal health and retirement programs creating huge federal deficits and jeopardizing long-term economic growth. In this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper, John Gist examines what can be done to sustain the economic security of our aging population while maintaining a healthy economy. (64 pages) (Publication ID: 2007-01)

AARP Election Watch 2006: Pulse of a Generation / Research Report
November 2006— Of 1,500 age 42+ likely voters surveyed between October 23rd and 29th, 2006 by AARP, 83 percent are seriously considering the rising budget deficit in their voting decisions, and 76 percent are likely to vote for candidates supporting increased domestic spending while 47 percent favor and 40 percent oppose creating a national sales tax to fund healthcare for children and the uninsured.

Methodological Issues in Estimating Prescription Drug Coverage Using The Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey / Research Report
October 2006— Various methods used for estimating the prescription drug coverage of Medicare beneficiaries are examined in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Becky Briesacher and colleagues who conclude that the greater consistency and transparency of a standardized approach are needed to eliminate present – and prevent future – discrepancies. (30 pages) (Publication ID: 2006-21)

Follow the Money: Payment Reform as the Key to Health Reform / Research Report
October 2006— Considering the role of money in medicine in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper, David M. Cutler of Harvard University argues that the quality and efficiency of health care can be improved through the use of incentives that orient reimbursement toward health improvement, rather than just paying for services provided. (28 pages) (Publication ID: 2006-24)

Common Ground for America’s Future: The Opinions of AARP Members in Ohio About National Election Issues in 2006 / Research Report
September 2006— Assuring Social Security’s future, allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs, financing individuals’ long-term care, and making health insurance coverage available are among the issues examined in this report of a June 2006 telephone survey of AARP members in Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District. (27 pages)

Common Ground for America’s Future: The Opinions of AARP Members in Tennessee About National Election Issues in 2006 / Research Report
July 2006— Assuring Social Security’s future, allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs, financing individuals’ long-term care, and making health insurance coverage available are among the issues examined in this report of a June 2006 telephone survey of AARP members in Tennessee. (42 pages)

Common Ground on the Future: National and Iowa Member Opinion About 2006 Election Issues / Research Report
July 2006— National and State of Iowa AARP member opinions on major issues for the November 2006 elections are explored in this report of a recent national telephone survey of AARP members around the nation, across Iowa, and in Iowa’s Congressional District #1. AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH. (19 pages)

AARP National Member Survey About 2006 Election Issues - June 26, 2006 / Research Report
June 2006— Opinions and levels of concern about many of the issues – including those directly affecting their own health and financial security – discussed in campaigns for the November midterm elections are reflected in the results of this June 2006 telephone survey of 1,000 AARP members across the United States. (24 pages)

Medicare at 40: Past Accomplishments and Future Challenges / Research Report
July 2005— In commemoration of Medicare’s 40th anniversary, this AARP report reviews the major achievements of the program since 1965 and identifies improvements that would ensure that Medicare remains a viable, affordable, beneficiary-focused program covering comprehensive, high quality services, while at the same time carefully stewarding program resources. (17 pages)

AARP Endorses Senate Pay for Performance Legislation for Medicare Providers / News Release
June 2005— AARP today endorsed legislation to reward high quality health care with financial incentives to Medicare providers.

Early Effects of the Medicare Modernization Act: Benefits, Cost Sharing, and Premiums of Medicare Advantage Plans, 2005 / Research Report
April 2005— The effects of payment changes enacted in the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) on Medicare Advantage premiums, benefits, and cost sharing charges for 2005 are examined in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Lori Achman and Lindsay Harris, both of Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (43 pages) (Publication ID: 2005-02)

In Brief: Administrative Challenges in Managing the Medicare Program / Research Report
December 2004— A short summary of the similarly titled AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper in which Michael E. Gluck and Richard Sorian describe the scope of activities necessary for managing the Medicare program and identify challenges faced by federal administrators in performing these tasks. (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB94)

Administrative Challenges in Managing the Medicare Program / Research Report
December 2004— The scope of activities necessary for managing the Medicare program are described by Michael E. Gluck and Richard Sorian in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper identifying the challenges faced by federal administrators in performing these tasks. (93 pages) (Publication ID: 2004-15)

Letter from AARP CEO Bill Novelli Urging Representatives and Senators to Vote in Favor of the Medicare Prescription Drug Legislation / News Release
November 2003— Sent to all members of Congress urging them to vote in favor of the Medicare legislation.

Statement by AARP CEO Bill Novelli on Medicare Legislation Proposal / News Release
November 2003— AARP is hopeful that the recently announced agreement in principle will result in adding a much-needed prescription drug benefit in Medicare. While we have yet to review actual language, we are encouraged by the conference committee members’ efforts.

Statement by AARP CEO Bill Novelli on Medicare Legislation Discussions / News Release
November 2003— AARP believes that it is imperative that both parties in both Houses of Congress give broad support to final legislation that will add prescription drug coverage and make other improvements in Medicare.

The Medicare Preferred Provider Organization Demonstration: Overview of Design, Characteristics, and Outstanding Issues of Interest / Research Report
June 2003— A detailed description of the Preferred Provider Organization Demonstration that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid initiated in January 2003 to test alternatives to the payment methods used in the Medicare+Choice program is provided in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Marsha Gold, Lori Achman and Jim Verdier of Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (160 pages) (Publication ID: 2003-07)

Prescription Drugs and Medicare Reform / Speech
March 2003— Information and education are critical in bringing down drug costs.

Medicare Prescription Drug Legislation in the U.S. Senate: Public Reaction Among Americans Aged 45 and Over / Research Report
August 2002— Among age 45+ Americans, 80 percent say it is important that the U.S. Senate pass legislation adding a prescription benefit to the Medicare program, and 61 percent are angry that it was unable to pass such legislation before recessing for Congress' summer vacation. (5 pages)

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits: A Survey of Registered Voters Age 50+ in Tennessee / Research Report
July 2002— Almost nine in ten (86%) age 50+ registered voters in Tennessee consider it important that the Senate enact a permanent Medicare drug benefit that has an affordable premium, has some cost sharing, has no gap in coverage, is voluntary, and is available to everyone eligible for Medicare. (8 pages)

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits: A Survey of Registered Voters Age 50+ in South Dakota / Research Report
July 2002— Over eight in ten (86%) age 50+ registered voters in South Dakota consider it important that the Senate enact a permanent Medicare drug benefit that has an affordable premium, has some cost sharing, has no gap in coverage, is voluntary, and is available to everyone eligible for Medicare. (8 pages)

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits: A Survey of Registered Voters Age 50+ in New Hampshire / Research Report
July 2002— Over eight in ten (83%) age 50+ registered voters in New Hampshire consider it important that the Senate enact a permanent Medicare drug benefit that has an affordable premium, has some cost sharing, has no gap in coverage, is voluntary, and is available to everyone eligible for Medicare. (8 pages)

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits: A Survey of Registered Voters Age 50+ in Iowa / Research Report
July 2002— Eight in ten (80%) age 50+ registered voters in Iowa consider it important that the Senate enact a permanent Medicare drug benefit that has an affordable premium, has some cost sharing, has no gap in coverage, is voluntary, and is available to everyone eligible for Medicare. (8 pages)

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits: Results of a National Survey / Research Report
July 2002— Almost eight in ten (79%) American adults age 18 and over consider it important that the Senate enact a permanent voluntary Medicare drug benefit that has an affordable premium, some cost sharing and no gap in coverage, and is available to everyone eligible for Medicare. (4 pages)

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits: A Survey of Registered Voters Age 50+ in Arkansas / Research Report
July 2002— Over eight in ten (85%) age 50+ registered voters in Arkansas consider it important that the Senate enact a permanent Medicare drug benefit that has an affordable premium, has some cost sharing, has no gap in coverage, is voluntary, and is available to everyone eligible for Medicare. (8 pages)

Older Women's Access to Health Care: Potential Impact of Medicare Reform / Research Report
July 2000— How some of the changes proposed for Medicare could affect women age 65 and older are examined in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Lisa A. Foley and Mary Jo Gibson. (28 pages) (Publication ID: 2000-08)

Structuring Health Care Benefits: A Comparison of Medicare and the FEHBP / Research Report
May 2000— Focusing specifically on health care benefits as an entitlement, this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Craig F. Caplan and Lisa A. Foley identifies significant differences between Medicare's current structure and that of the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. (26 pages) (Publication ID: 2000-05)

The Effects of Merging Part A and Part B of Medicare / Research Report
January 1999— This AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Craig F. Caplan and David J. Gross identifies and discusses the range of issues that a merger of Part A and Part B of Medicare would pose. (32 pages) (Publication ID: 9901)