30 Quotes by Mark McClellan

We expect the states to work with us and agree to turn off their Medicaid reimbursement systems and return to the Medicare system by Feb. 15. But we may be able to extend that date for certain specific states.

We're very much on track for meeting that goal.

There had been predictions that employers would drop drug coverage, but that's proven wrong.

We are supporting that effort through modifications in our payment system by not following the usual and standard Medicare and Medicaid rules,

Every day we're seeing more and more people get their prescription drugs smoothly, and we have other steps in place to make sure that anyone who is having difficulty can get the drugs they need.

There's no need to rush into this. There's plenty of time to make a decision ? and make a decision you can be confident about.

The thing to think about is, 'What coverage do you want?' ... These plans are clearly competing very hard for your business.

People do have time to take a deep breath. They don't need to rush into a decision.

Adult day care programs (and) assistant programs like that clearly have a big impact. It seems like it would make sense to coordinate those services with acute health care.