Baltimore
Baltimore City Health Department
Baltimore CARE
A joint project of the Baltimore City Health Department and the Commission on Aging and Retirement Education

Baltimore, Maryland
Martin J. O'Malley
Mayor


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Medicare Part D Surveillance Network

MP3 Audio

Mayor Martin O'Malley explains why Baltimore City is launching the Medicare Part D Surveillance & Response initiative.

The Honorable Elijah Cummings, U.S. Congressman, discusses the importance of Medicare Part D and the Baltimore initiative.

The Honorable Benjamin Cardin, U.S. Congressman, discusses the local and national dimensions of the implementation of Medicare Part D.

Edith Carter, a Baltimore City resident, explains how Baltimore City has helped her navigate the confusion of Medicare Part D.

Joshua M. Sharfstein, the Commissioner of Health in Baltimore City, outlines the basic elements of the new initiative.

John Stewart, the director of the Commission on Aging and Retirement Education, explains his agency's role in the initiative.

Howard Schiff, the head of the Maryland Pharmacists Association, announces his support for the Baltimore plan in light of potential confusion and complications with Medicare Part D.

Angelo Voxakis, representing independent pharmacies in Baltimore City, describes his support for the initiative and the key role of pharmacies in public health.

Stanton Ades, representing Neighborcare Pharmacies, explains his support of the Baltimore City initiative.

Leroy Marshall of the Baltimore City Health Department describes the information database created for the Medicare Part D Surveillance & Response initiative.

Jerry Huffman of the Baltimore City Health Department describes how the city's biosurveillance network has been adapted to monitor whether seniors are presenting to the Emergency Department with elevated glucose levels. Mayor O"Malley and Dr. Sharfstein then comment.