Apr 21, 2009
I believe that number is going to grow because one of the common denominators among the homeless population is mental illness or issues with mental health.
Mark Begich
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Mark Begich is an American politician who served as the U.S. Senator from Alaska from 2009 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, he focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' affairs, and economic development during his time in office. Begich was known for his efforts to advocate for Alaska's unique needs and challenges, including those related to energy and the environment.
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Apr 21, 2009
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I'll be brief, I just have a couple of quick questions.
Apr 21, 2009
In Alaska, I think in the last Commerce Committee meeting, I coined the phrase 'extreme rural,' which is what Alaska is.
Apr 21, 2009
We must never forget that many veterans forgo care entirely because of access difficulties to VA facilities.
Apr 21, 2009
67 percent of the care is nurses, physician assistants, which are shorter periods of time, 18 months to 36.
Apr 21, 2009
Current caregiver pilot programs do not include financial support for the caregiver.
Apr 21, 2009
Why do we waste the time? I mean, you have gotten my answer to the question from my perspective by my statement.
Apr 21, 2009
The reality is in 1 year you are not even getting into the depths of what potentially is available out there because people just don't want to do it for 1 year.
Apr 21, 2009
Telemedicine is a powerful technology in Alaska. I know the VA is experimenting with that and utilizing it.
Apr 21, 2009
Unfortunately, the Senate never took action on the measure and the legislation was never enacted.
Apr 21, 2009
More security in that arena, I think, would help ensure a more stable workforce.
Apr 21, 2009
I think rural health care and rural delivery of health care is going to be a huge piece of the equation.
Apr 21, 2009
PVA supports S. 821 to prohibit the Secretary of VA from collecting copayments from catastrophically disabled veterans.
Apr 21, 2009
Economic concerns have been set aside in what becomes a self-sacrificing mode.
Apr 20, 2009
I would hope you would keep that rural aspect, what I would call the extreme rural aspect.
Mar 25, 2009
We're about to do massive health care reform. Is there a way to codify this to ensure that we don't have to go through this process again?
Mar 25, 2009
What you've heard about the pre-existing conditions, not allowing a patient to get insurance--let alone afford it, not even get it--those are issues that concern us deeply.
Mar 25, 2009
Senator Begich. I'll be very brief. I just have a--I want to do a little follow-up there.
Mar 25, 2009
the Congress is working, and the President is working, on massive health care reform.
Mar 24, 2009
I want to just echo the Chairman's comments that we just--you've got to get beyond whatever the old battles are.
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