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Affordable Care Act Implementation Update

An update on the benefits kicking in from the Affordable Care Act.
May 14, 2010 at 2:22 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

The Role of Public Private Partnerships in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy

White Office of National HIV/AIDS Policy (ONAP) engages the business community, private foundations, and the HIV/AIDS community to begin a dialogue on how to improve the role of public private partnerships.
May 13, 2010 at 4:04 PM ET by James Albino

Turning Up the Heat on Fraud

Secretary Sebelius discusses the anti-health care fraud provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
May 13, 2010 at 3:59 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Around the Web: Health Reform Helping Young Adults

The word is out about new regulations that let young adults under 26 stay on their parents' health plans. See what people are saying around the web.
May 12, 2010 at 4:02 PM ET by Sarah Bernard

A New Round of Old Questions on Health Insurance Reform

OMB Director Peter Orszag debunks the erroneous reports that health reform will mean more spending and less deficit reduction than CBO has previously reported.
May 12, 2010 at 3:24 PM ET by Peter Orszag

A Long Overdue Change to Help Young Adults Get Coverage

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius explains the new regulations that will, in conjunction with the Affordable Care Act, allow young adults to stay on their parents’ health insurance plans until age 26.
May 10, 2010 at 11:20 AM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Weekly Address: Health Reform Starts to Kick In

The President goes through the benefits in health insurance reform that are already kicking in for young adults, retirees, and families, and says more benefits coming down the pike.
May 8, 2010 at 6:00 AM ET by Jesse Lee

Checking for Any Further "Miscalculations" in Insurance Rate Hikes

Upon learning that Anthem Blue Cross' infamous requested rate hike in California was based on erroneous calculations, HHS Secretary Sebelius writes to Governors urging them to check whether similar miscalculations have been made elsewhere.
May 5, 2010 at 1:28 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

Helping Businesses Help Retirees

Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, writes about the help that the Affordable Care Act will give to businesses providing a benefits for early retirees.
May 4, 2010 at 12:29 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Design for America – Visualizing Health Data to Inspire Community Action

For those of you unable to participate in last Friday’s summit on innovation through prizes, challenges, and open grantmaking, I am pleased to report on an opportunity to put your best ideas to work.
May 3, 2010 at 11:26 AM ET by Aneesh Chopra

"Already Starting to See the Benefits of Health Reform"

The New York Times points out how the health care legislation is already ending some of the worst insurance company practices.
May 3, 2010 at 10:50 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Putting Control Over Health Insurance in Consumers' Hands ... Through Their Fingertips

The Affordable Care Act has a number of important measures to promote more consumer choice and control when it comes to health insurance options. A big part of that will be a web portal that offers American consumers and small businesses the ability to find health coverage options in their states through a clear, easy-to-understand process.
April 30, 2010 at 6:02 PM ET by Todd Park

One Month Later: Making Health Insurance Reform a Reality

Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, lays out the quick progress so far.
April 30, 2010 at 6:00 AM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

Care You Can Count on When You Need it Most – Reform Ramps Up

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer discusses the end of rescissions in health insurance, one of the most dramatic improvements from health reform yet.
April 28, 2010 at 6:05 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

More Support for Young Adults

White House Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle explains how young adults can get coverage as a result of health reform, and answers recent questions about tax implications.
April 27, 2010 at 12:24 PM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

Health Reform, Medicare Advantage, and Care for America’s Seniors

With health reform now law, Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer puts forth the evidence that scare tactics about Medicare were unfounded.
April 27, 2010 at 5:00 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Eliminating Obstacles to the Care Women Need

Tina Tchen, Director of the Office of Public Liaison, relays a real-life story showing how women will benefit from health reform now that it is law.
April 26, 2010 at 5:30 PM ET by Tina Tchen

TIME’s Take on the Actuary’s Report

White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer relays yet another take putting the Actuary's report on Health Reform in perspective.
April 23, 2010 at 5:15 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Another Perspective on the Actuary's Report on Health Reform

Nancy-Ann DeParle, is Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, discusses the report on health reform out from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the Actuary.
April 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

A Practice That Will Soon Be Illegal

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer discusses one particularly offensive insurance company practice and Secretary Sebelius' letter to the insurance company regarding it.
April 23, 2010 at 11:45 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Bringing Down Health Care Costs for America’s Businesses and Seniors

Secretary Sebelius explains how health reform creates an early retiree reinsurance program to help employers provide valuable coverage to retirees.
April 22, 2010 at 10:27 AM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Strengthening Health Care Security for Seniors

A key principle of the President's health reform legislation is to help ensure that American seniors have the dignified care they deserve. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, explains the benefits of health reform for American seniors.
April 21, 2010 at 5:53 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Blue Cross Blue Shield Does the Right Thing

White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer commends BCBS for helping ensure all adult children get coverage as soon as possible.
April 20, 2010 at 9:23 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Giving Young Adults More Peace of Mind

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talks about continuing efforts to make it easier for young adults to be on their parents' plan, one of the immediate benefits of health reform.
April 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Getting the Word Out on Health Reform’s Small Business Tax Credit

Hoping to ensure that as many small businesses as possible take advantage of the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit passed as part of Health Reform, the IRS sends postcards to small business owners alerting them to the opportunity.
April 19, 2010 at 2:57 PM ET by Jesse Lee

What’s Your Health Reform Question?

Secretary Sebelius takes your questions on health reform.
April 14, 2010 at 6:41 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Kathleen Sebelius

Health Reform and the Recovery Act: Unprecedented Tax Cuts for the Middle Class

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer lays out the tangible pocketbook benefits for middle class families included in two of the President's major initiatives.
April 13, 2010 at 4:20 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

ONAP Releases Report of Community Recommendations for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy

ONAP releases a report summarizing recommendations from the public for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
April 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM ET by

World Health Day: Healthy Cities, Healthy People

World Health Day 2010 highlights the link between the built environment and health and wellness. The Sustainable Communities Partnership and the First Lady's Let's Move! Initiative are just a few examples of this Administration's efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle.
April 9, 2010 at 11:19 AM ET by Adolfo Carrion, Jr.

Health Reform and You: Reinsurance Program for Early Retirees

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius lays out the facts on early retirees and health reform and announces a webchat to take your questions.
April 7, 2010 at 2:48 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius