2011 News Releases
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December
December 20, 2011
New Affordable Care Act Demonstration to Provide Care at Home for Medicare Patients
December 19, 2011
Affordable Care Act helps 32 health systems improve care for patients, saving up to $1.1 billion. En Español In English
December 16, 2011
HHS to give states more flexibility to implement health reform
December 14, 2011
Partnership for Patients initiative to improve hospital care
December 14, 2011
New data: Affordable Care Act helps 2.5 million additional young adults get health insurance. En Español In English
December 8, 2011
Affordable Care Act support for school-based health centers - Will create jobs, increase access to care for thousands of children
December 6, 2011
Open Enrollment Ends Tomorrow – People with Medicare See Significant Savings in 2011 As Time to Select 2012 Plans Draws to a Close
December 5, 2011
Medicare Gives Employers, Consumers Information to Make Better Health Care Choices
December 2, 2011
Affordable Care Act helping consumers get better value for their health care dollars.
November
November 29, 2011
States receive more flexibility, resources to implement Affordable Insurance Exchanges
November 21, 2011
Health insurer charging unreasonable rate increases. En Español In English
November 18, 2011
Unprecedented tool developed for small businesses to find and compare health insurance plans. En Español In English
November 14, 2011
We Can’t Wait: Health Care Innovation Challenge will improve care, save money, focus on health care jobs.
November 4, 2011
Seniors Save More Than $1.2 Billion on Prescriptions Thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
October
October 31, 2011
HHS announces refined survey standards to examine and help eliminate differences in care based on race, ethnicity, sex, primary language, or disability. En Español In English
October 27, 2011
Medicare Part B premiums for 2012 lower than projected
October 24, 2011
Affordable Care Act to help improve care for Medicare beneficiaries
October 20, 2011
HHS announces new incentives for providers to work together through Accountable Care Organizations when caring for people with Medicare
October 18, 2011
Obama Administration’s regulatory reductions to save health care system nearly $1.1 billion
October 17, 2011
Affordable Care Act program to help health care professionals improve care for patients and reduce costs in their communities
October 13, 2011
HHS announces record number of National Health Service Corps members
October 12, 2011
Medicare Open Enrollment begins Saturday -- seniors have more benefits, better choices, lower costs
October 6, 2011
More people using free preventive benefits provided by Affordable Care Act
September
September 30, 2011
Affordable Care Act helps improve the health of the American workforce, increase workplace health programs
September 29, 2011
Affordable Care Act to support quality improvement and access to primary care for more Americans
September 29, 2011
CDC takes new steps to combat childhood obesity
September 28, 2011
HHS launches new Affordable Care Act initiative to strengthen primary care
September 27, 2011
New Affordable Care Act initiative helps create healthier communities, fight chronic disease
September 23, 2011
Reducing costs, protecting consumers: The Affordable Care Act on the one year anniversary of the Patient’s Bill of Rights
September 22, 2011
HHS announces $224 million to support evidence-based home visiting programs to help parents and children
September 21, 2011
New data: Affordable Care Act helps one million additional young adults get health insurance
September 20, 2011
Over $100 Million in New Affordable Care Act Grants Help Fight Health Insurance Premium Hikes
September 15, 2011
HHS awards Affordable Care Act funds for organizations to become community health centers. En Español
September 15, 2011
2012 Medicare Advantage premiums fall and projected enrollment rises
September 14, 2011
Vice President Biden announces over $2 billion in anti-waste measures at Cabinet meeting
September 13, 2011
New public-private sector initiative aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in five years
September 12, 2011
HHS awards Affordable Care Act funds to improve quality of care and electronic reporting capabilities in Beacon Communities
September 9, 2011
HHS announces Affordable Care Act funding opportunity to create jobs by building, renovating and repairing community health centers
September 8, 2011
New data: Affordable Care Act delivers lower costs to more seniors with Medicare
September 7, 2011
As Tax Filing Extension Deadlines Near, IRS and HHS Announce New Round of Outreach to Small Businesses and Practitioners
September 1, 2011
State-federal review of health insurance rate increases begins, double-digit price hikes must be justified
August
August 31, 2011
HHS awards $40 million to boost public health infrastructure, prepare tomorrow’s public health workforce
August 25, 2011
HHS awards $137 million to states to boost prevention and public health
August 23, 2011
Affordable Care Act initiative to lower costs, help doctors and hospitals coordinate care
August 18, 2011
HHS awards $40 Million in grants to sign up children for health coverage
August 17, 2011
New Affordable Care Act Policy Helps Consumers Better Understand and Compare Benefits and Coverage
August 15, 2011
CDC awards more than $49 million to strengthen State and local health departments
August 12, 2011
HHS, Treasury take new steps to help states build Affordable Insurance Exchanges
August 9, 2011
HHS awards Affordable Care Act funds to expand access to health care
August 1, 2011
Affordable Care Act Ensures Women Receive Preventive Services at No Additional Cost
July
July 14, 2011
HHS announces new investment in school-based health centers
July 8, 2011
Obama administration offers states new ways to improve care, lower costs for Medicaid
June
June 30, 2011
Affordable Care Act cuts health care red tape, saves $12 billion
June 29, 2011
Affordable Care Act to improve data collection, reduce health disparities
June 23, 2011
$10 Million in Affordable Care Act funds to help create workplace health programs
June 22, 2011
Up to $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding will help health providers improve care
June 17, 2011
Affordable Care Act protects consumers, maintains insurance options, helps transition to new marketplace in 2014
June 16, 2011
Affordable Care Act funds to help create healthier U.S. communities
June 7, 2011
Statement by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Blue Shield of California consumer rebates
June 7, 2011
Approximately $40 million in Affordable Care Act funds for statewide chronic disease prevention programs
June 6, 2011
New Affordable Care Act support to improve care coordination for nearly 200,000 people with Medicare
May
May 31, 2011
HHS to Reduce Premiums, Make it Easier for Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions to Get Health Insurance
May 19, 2011
Affordable Care Act helps fight unreasonable health insurance premium increases
May 17, 2011
HHS awards $4.9 million to support families of children with special health care needs
May 17, 2011
Affordable Care Act Gives Providers New Options to Better Coordinate Health Care
May 13, 2011
$100 million in Affordable Care Act grants to help create healthier U.S. communities
May 11, 2011
HHS offers new tools to help states lower Medicaid costs, provide better care
May 10, 2011
Most uninsured unable to pay hospital bills according to new HHS report
April
April 29, 2011
Administration Implements Affordable Care Act Provision to Improve Care, Lower Costs
April 15, 2011
Statement by HHS Secretary regarding selected medical benefits report
April 14, 2011
New flexibility for states to improve Medicaid and implement innovative practices
April 12, 2011
Partnership for patients to improve care and lower costs for Americans
April 8, 2011
HHS Announces Plan to Reduce Health Disparities
April 1, 2011
FDA Proposes Draft Menu and Vending Machine Labeling Requirements, Invites Public to Comment on Proposals
March
March 31, 2011
Affordable Care Act to improve quality of care for people with Medicare
March 22, 2011
Nearly 4 million Medicare beneficiaries receive help with prescription drug cost under Affordable Care Act
March 21, 2011
National Quality Strategy will promote better health, quality care for Americans
March 16, 2011
Affordable Care Act prevention benefits increasing access, lowering costs for people with Medicare
March 15, 2011
Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services team up in Detroit to crack down on health care fraud
March 10, 2011
Obama Administration Takes New Steps to Support Innovation, Empower States
March 2, 2011
Report: Affordable Care Act controls costs for early retiree coverage
February
February 25, 2011
New Report Details Affordable Care Act Resources and Flexibility for States
February 24, 2011
States Can Apply for Nearly $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases
February 22, 2011
Affordable Care Act Supports States in Strengthening Community Living
February 16, 2011
States Leading the Way on Implementation: HHS Awards “Early Innovator” Grants to Seven States
February 10, 2011
Uninsured Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Continue to Gain Coverage through Affordable Care Act
February 9, 2011
HHS Announces $750 Million Investment in Prevention
February 9, 2011
New Rule Ensures Students Get Health Insurance Protections of the Affordable Care Act
January
January 28, 2011
Report finds lower insurance premiums, more choices in 2014 for families, businesses under Affordable Care Act
January 24, 2011
Health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recover record $4 billion; new Affordable Care Act tools will help fight fraud
January 21, 2011
Sebelius announces three million Medicare beneficiaries have received prescription drug cost relief under the Affordable Care Act
January 20, 2011
HHS announces new resources to help states implement Affordable Care Act
January 18, 2011
New report: 129 million Americans with a pre-existing condition could be denied coverage without new health reform law
January 6, 2011
Statement of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Blue Shield of California’s proposed rate increase
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