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Video: The Affordable Care Act, One Year Later

By Julia Eisman, HHS New Media Communications Director

Posted March 23, 2011

One year ago today, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act. We wanted to recognize the important benefits available to Americans under this historic law. In this video, HHS Secretary Sebelius explains that we've begun to usher in a new era, where patients – not insurance companies – are in charge of their health care. And Americans are enjoying greater protections, new freedoms, and lower costs.