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Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Former Secretary of Health and Human Services

As part of the historic Affordable Care Act, she implemented reforms that ended many of the insurance industry’s worst abuses and helped millions of uninsured Americans get health coverage. She also worked with doctors, nurses, hospital leaders, employers, and patients to slow the growth in health care costs through better care and better health.

Under her leadership, Secretary Sebelius ensured that HHS was committed to innovation, from promoting public-private collaboration to bring life-saving medicines to market, to building a 21st century food safety system that prevents outbreaks before they occur, to collaborating with the Department of Education, to help states increase the quality of early childhood education programs, and give parents more information to make the best choices for their children.

Secretary Sebelius served as Governor of Kansas from 2003 until her Cabinet appointment in April, 2009, and was named one of America’s Top Five Governors by Time Magazine.

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La voz de confianza de una madre sobre el seguro de salud

Como madre y abuela, entiendo como la voz de una madre es crítica para mantener la salud de su familia—y también lo es después de que sus hijos se convierten en jóvenes adultos. Y como voz confiable en las vidas de sus hijos, las madres pueden desempeñar un papel vital para correr la voz acerca de nuevas opciones emocionantes para una cobertura de salud asequible y de calidad que estará disponible este otoño para sus hijos y otras familias en sus comunidades.
August 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM ET

A Mom’s Trusted Voice on Health Insurance

And as a trusted voice in the lives of their children, moms can play a vital role in getting the word out about the exciting new options for affordable, quality health coverage becoming available this fall for their children and other families in their communities.
August 8, 2013 at 2:37 PM ET

Secretary Sebelius: Medicare Helps Millions

On the 48th anniversary of Medicare, Secretary Sebelius discusses its importance.
July 30, 2013 at 5:15 PM ET

Strengthening Health Care in Indian Country

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently visited leaders and members of the Navajo Nation in Arizona to discuss health care.
July 19, 2013 at 6:24 PM ET

Good News on Innovation and Health Care

Data that support medical decision-making and collaboration, dovetailing with new tools in the Affordable Care Act, are spurring the innovation necessary to deliver improved health care for more people at affordable prices.
May 28, 2013 at 12:15 PM ET

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