Nancy-Ann DeParle

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Nancy-Ann DeParle

Former 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, served 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

Protecting Seniors' Care

June 25, 2010 at 12:35 PM EDT

Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, joins the President in commending passage of legislation to prevent a 21-percent pay cut for doctors participating in Medicare.

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One Month Later: Making Health Insurance Reform a Reality

April 30, 2010 at 6:00 AM EDT

Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, lays out the quick progress so far.

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More Support for Young Adults

April 27, 2010 at 12:24 PM EDT

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.

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Another Perspective on the Actuary's Report on Health Reform

April 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM EDT

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.

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President Obama on Health Reform: "I am not going to walk away just because it’s hard."

January 22, 2010 at 5:07 PM EDT

At a town hall meeting in Elyria, Ohio, President Obama makes it clear that he will continue to fight for the issues important to ordinary Americans, including health reform.

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Reality Check: Health Care Costs Under the Status Quo are the Real Danger

January 5, 2010 at 7:00 AM EDT

Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle relays a striking reminder of what health care will cost America under the status quo.

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Making a Good Bill Even Better

December 19, 2009 at 4:22 PM EDT

Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, discusses today's changes to the Senate health insurance reform bill.

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Health Reform: Help for Families in 2010

December 17, 2009 at 12:51 PM EDT

As progress continues on health reform, a look at some of the many benefits that would go into effect right around the corner in 2010.

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The Senate Debate Begins

November 30, 2009 at 3:46 PM EDT

Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle sets the record straight on health insurance reform and deficits as the Senate debate begins.

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MIT Economist Confirms Senate Health Reform Bill Reduces Costs and Improves Coverage

November 29, 2009 at 4:14 PM EDT

Jonathan Gruber, PhD, a MIT Economist who has been closely following the health insurance reform process, issued a compelling new report based on data from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.

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