Nancy-Ann DeParle

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Nancy-Ann DeParle

Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy

Nancy-Ann DeParle, one of the nation’s leading experts on health care and regulatory issues, serves as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.

As commissioner of the Department of Human Services in Tennessee, she saw firsthand the health care system’s impact on workers and families. In the Clinton Administration, DeParle handled budget matters for federal health care programs, and took on the tremendous task of managing Medicare and Medicaid as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Nancy-Ann DeParle's Posts

Health Care

Making Medicare Stronger, Improving Care, Saving Money

May 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM EDT

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new report outlining some of the steps our Administration has taken to strengthen the Medicare program, save money and improve the quality of care for our seniors.

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The Facts About the Independent Payment Advisory Board

April 20, 2011 at 5:46 PM EDT

Learn more about health care cost growth and the Independent Payment Advisory Board

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One Year of the Affordable Care Act: We’ve Come a Long Way

March 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM EDT

As the Affordable Care Act turns a year old, Americans are experiencing lower health care costs, better quality coverage, and new coverage options.

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Protecting Seniors, Military Families and Their Doctors

December 15, 2010 at 7:41 PM EDT

The President signed important legislation into law to help strengthen Medicare.

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Health Insurance Premium Hike Rejected

December 6, 2010 at 6:00 AM EDT

Learn more about the Affordable Care Act and efforts to stop unreasonable health insurance premium increases.

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The Affordable Care Act Helps America’s Uninsured

September 16, 2010 at 2:33 PM EDT

Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, looks at the Affordable Care Act in light of the new Census numbers.

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New Report on National Health Expenditures

September 9, 2010 at 3:00 AM EDT

Nancy-Ann DeParle discusses the new National Health Expenditures report.

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Saving Money and Giving Seniors Better Care

August 5, 2010 at 5:16 PM EDT

A new report released today demonstrates how the Affordable Care Act is helping to reduce costs and make Medicare stronger. These savings will extend the life of the Medicare Trust Fund by 12 additional years – the biggest extension ever – and help preserve Medicare for generations to come.

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Insurance for Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions

July 29, 2010 at 8:40 AM EDT

For too long, too many Americans with pre-existing conditions were left out of the health insurance marketplace. Health insurance companies could charge these Americans more or simply refuse to cover them. But thanks to the Affordable Care Act, the health care system will no longer leave out the people who need care the most.

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Giving Our Kids the Care they Need

July 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM EDT

As part of the Affordable Care Act, new guidance for health insurance plans was released today to help ensure children get the high-quality care they need.

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