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The Week In Health Care

Last week, we released a video of the President demonstrating HealthCare.gov, your resource for finding a comprehensive, personalized list of insurance options and learning about your new benefits under the Affordable Care Act.  Videos, emails and updates like this one, are all ways that you can stay informed about the new law and get updates as we work together to implement health reform.  Each week, you’ll find a listing of news, events and blogs posts in an easy-to-share format.  So, email this to your friends and family and encourage them to sign-up for the weekly Health Care Newsletter.

Nancy-Ann DeParle
Director, Office of Health Reform

Highlights

Saving Money and Giving Seniors Better Benefits
August 2, 2010
A report released today confirms that the Affordable Care Act is on track to save money and strengthen the Medicare program.  New provisions under the law and the Administration's ongoing efforts will save $8 billion within the next two years and $575 billion within 10 years.

Ensuring Women Get the Care They Need and Deserve
August 2, 2010
No matter who you are, the Affordable Care Act will help make your health care better. But we know that women in particular suffered under the old health care system and will especially benefit from the important changes in the new law. 

On Today’s Ruling in Virginia
August 2, 2010
Having failed in the legislative arena, opponents of health reform are now turning to the courts in an attempt to overturn the work of the democratically elected branches of government. Now that this preliminary stage in the courts has ended, the government fully expects to prevail on the merits.

Medicare and Mayberry
July 30, 2010
A new ad featuring Andy Griffith discusses how the Affordable Care Act will strengthen the health care system for seniors.

Insurance for Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions
July 29, 2010
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.

Not Your Ordinary Website Demo
July 28, 2010
This isn’t your ordinary website demo.  Watch President Obama walk through HealthCare.gov.

Giving Our Kids the Care They Need
July 28, 2010
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.

Helping New Patients and Gaining Long-Term Savings
July 21, 2010
Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, discusses new grants under the Affordable Care Act that will help new and expecting parents by providing in-home visits by professionals who can teach them the important skills every new parent should know.

Apples and Oranges
July 21, 2010
The Affordable Care Act will address many of the concerns of entrepreneurs and small business owners, including improving the nation’s existing health care system, lowering costs and providing significant benefits for small businesses.

Free Preventive Care Coming Soon Thanks to the Affordable Care Act
July 19, 2010
The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden record a video message outlining provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will provide better access to preventive care.

HealthCare.gov Feature

A recent blog post on HealthCare.gov offers some opportunities to learn about ‘exchanges’ and provides opportunity for you to comment on how these insurance marketplaces will work.  Check out the post to learn more: Building a Better Insurance Marketplace – Setting the Stage for 2014.

What's Ahead

In the coming weeks, the Department of Health and Human Services will continue to enhance and improve HealthCare.gov.  Check out the little yellow boxes on HealthCare.gov and provide your feedback to help make the site even better.

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