06/03/2013
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"It is in the report. So, assuming the report is correct, I am asking your opinion about whether that amount of compensation, $400 million, is on the high side?"
"It is $15,000 a year, and the average Medicare beneficiary probably gets a Social Security of about $22,000 or $23,000."
"I really don't understand why you don't know these numbers because these are the numbers that come down to the individual patient who can't afford the out-of-pocket, even with the help of the Medicare..."
"But you are familiar with Medicare Part D that is a benefit to seniors and then enables them through the Government to purchase that product. Correct?"