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Ron Wyden: “We know new prescriptions are right on the forefront of preventive medicine. What is exciting about the new medicines is…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 1999
We know new prescriptions are right on the forefront of preventive medicine. What is exciting about the new medicines is they help to lower blood pressure and they can be helpful in dealing with a wide variety of health concerns, including cholesterol and other problems seniors have. Could the Senator tell Members a little bit about how the model SPICE benefit was devised? It seems to me the Senator is trying to focus on wellness, holding costs down, and making prescriptions affordable.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Discussing the importance of new prescriptions in preventive medicine and their benefits for seniors.

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