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A Drug Policy for the 21st Century

The 2012 National Drug Control Strategy builds upon the Obama Administration's science, evidence, and research-based approach to reducing drug use in this country
April 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET by Kathleen Sebelius, Eric Holder, Gil Kerlikowske

America's Nurses Take the Lead in Caring for Military Families

More than 150 nursing organizations and 500 nursing schools throughout America will arm our nation's nurses with a better understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury in the coming years.
April 12, 2012 at 2:17 PM ET by Brad Cooper

Investing in America’s Health Care Workforce

Health Care reform funding creates the opportunity for an increased presence of practicing primary care professionals in communities across the country.
April 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM ET by Jon Carson

Nancy-Care: Making Insurance More Affordable for Small Businesses

Nancy says her personal philosophy is that health care is a right and it should be affordable, and the small business tax credit provided by the Affordable Care Act has made a difference to her bottom line
April 11, 2012 at 3:35 PM ET by Dori Salcido

What the Health Law Means for the Latino Community

Across the country, more than 50 million Latinos are part of our communities, classrooms and workplaces. And thanks to the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, an estimated 5.4 million Latinos will gain insurance coverage by 2016 under the new law, according to an issue brief released by HHS today (go here to read it in Spanish).
April 10, 2012 at 7:54 PM ET by Leon Rodriguez

Qué significa la ley de salud para la comunidad latina

En todo el país hay más de 50 millones de latinos que forman parte de nuestras comunidades, aulas y lugares de trabajo. Y gracias a la ley de cuidados de salud, la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio, se estima que 5.4 millones de latinos recibirán una cobertura de seguro para 2016 de acuerdo con la nueva ley, según un resumen emitido hoy por el HHS (haga clic aquí para leerlo en español).
April 10, 2012 at 7:38 PM ET by Leon Rodriguez

New Partnerships to Coordinate Care for Medicare Patients

Accountable Care Organizations provide a new way for doctors, hospitals, and other providers to be rewarded based on the quality of care they provide for patients, not just on how many tests they order or how many procedures they do
April 10, 2012 at 1:14 PM ET by Rick Gilfillan

Official Sources Agree: The Affordable Care Act Reduces the Deficit

April 9, 2012 at 10:49 PM ET by Jeanne Lambrew

Bad Math and the Affordable Care Act

The “new math” from opponents of the health care law does not compare the old and new estimates for the same time period. It does not adjust for population growth. It does not take into account inflation. And, most importantly, it is incomplete:
April 3, 2012 at 2:23 PM ET by Jeanne Lambrew

MyrnaCare: Peace of Mind and Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions

Myrna Rodriguez Previte, a breast cancer survivor from Cleveland, shares her story about her struggle to get health insurance.
April 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET by Dori Salcido

DavidCare: Making Prescription Drugs Affordable for Seniors

March 29, 2012 at 12:11 PM ET by Dori Salcido

What the Affordable Care Act Means Across the Country

State and local officials across the country write in about how the Affordable Care Act is helping their community.
March 27, 2012 at 6:31 PM ET by David Agnew

From the Archives: 22 Pens

A look back at the preparations that were made in the White House before President Obama actually signed the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010.
March 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM ET by Megan Slack

The Affordable Care Act at Two Years

A wrap-up of this week's coverage marking the two-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
March 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM ET by Megan Slack

By the Numbers: 100 Percent

Because of the Affordable Care Act, insurers are banned from denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions, and beginning in 2014, that ban will prevent insurers from discriminating against anyone based on their medical history
March 23, 2012 at 11:55 AM ET by Megan Slack

Faces of the New Health Care Law

Today, March 23, marks the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Three remarkable women -- each truly the face of health care reform --share their stories about how the new health care law is affecting their lives and the lives of their families.
March 23, 2012 at 11:42 AM ET by Dori Salcido

The Affordable Care Act and Latinos

As we commemorate the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act this Friday, it’s worth taking a look at the many ways this landmark health reform law is making a difference in the lives of Americans, especially Latinos who suffer disproportionately from a lack of access to coverage.
March 22, 2012 at 6:52 PM ET by Alejandra Campoverdi

This Week in Office Hours: Two Years of Health Care Progress

As we mark the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Administration officials are answering your questions about the law on Twitter. Find out how you can join.
March 22, 2012 at 3:27 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Health Care Reform in Action: One Family's Story

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Nathan - whose son Thomas has a chronic illness -- is no longer haunted by worries like, what's going to happen if I lose my job? What's going to happen when Thomas hits his lifetime cap? How will we survive?
March 22, 2012 at 12:42 PM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

By the Numbers: $2,300

Families who purchase private health insurance through state-based exchanges that come online in 2014 could save up to $2,300 each year on their health care spending
March 22, 2012 at 11:51 AM ET by Megan Slack

Breaking it Down: The Health Care Law and Cost Control

The Affordable Care Act includes a number of key provisions designed to help make health care more affordable – in fact, many Americans are seeing lower costs, and health care spending growth in 2009 and 2010 decreased to record lows
March 22, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET by Chris Stenrud

MarkCare: Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Small Businesses

The Affordable Care Act’s tax credit has lowered health insurance costs for small-business owners, who on average have paid about 18 percent more than large firms for the same health insurance policy
March 22, 2012 at 9:23 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

Health Reform in Action: A Mother's Story

When this Norfolk, VA mother of five heard that the Affordable Care Act had passed, her first thought was, "Oh my goodness it happened, it really happened."
March 21, 2012 at 3:44 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

The Affordable Care Act: Making a Difference for African-Americans

Senior Advisor to the President, Valerie Jarrett discusses the Affordable Care Act and its impact on the African American community on the two-year anniversary.
March 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Raising the Voices of Women in the Health Care Reform Debate

Empowering women to be their own advocates, Sara Finger, Founder and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health (WAWH), commends the strides of the Affordable Care Act and continues to fight for the health care needs of women in her state.
March 21, 2012 at 11:19 AM ET by Sara Finger

Catering to Womens' Needs: The Fruits of ACA Regulations

JoAnne Fischer has the best interest of women and families at heart -- especially in light of health care reform brought about by the Affordable Care Act -- as she continues to advocate for maternal and child health needs, locally and nationally.
March 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM ET by JoAnne Fischer

Getting the Information Out to the Most Vulnerable

Meeting people where they are -- that's been the mantra behind Katherlyn Geter's professional and personal passions. Geter finds that people who aren't reguarly accessing information about what the Affordable Act can do in their lives are often the ones most in need of its resources, services and benefits.
March 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM ET by Katherlyn Geter

Making ACA Policy Plain: A Personal Approach

Dr. John Casey combines his passion for medicine and aptitude for policymaking to serve as a resource for fellow physicans about the ways the Affordable Care Act has reshaped health care access, quality and cost for millions of Americans.
March 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM ET by Dr. John Casey

Affirming the Good News of the Affordable Care Act

Volunteering her time and her gift for educating others, Alice Kitchen, Co-Chair for the Affordable Care Act Public Education Committee of the Metro Kansas City area, spreads "the good news" of what the Affordable Care Act can do for the uninsured and underinformed.
March 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM ET by Alice Kitchen

Unifying the Effects of the Affordable Care Act Across Communities

ACA "WIN" started as a grassroots program in Iowa, but with the help of Carmen Morales-Board and other nurses in the surrounding Bakersfield, California area, it has grown into a several county-wide initiative at the helm of the upcoming Public Health Nursing Conference.
March 21, 2012 at 10:52 AM ET by Carmen Morales-Board