Affordable Care Act gives consumers access to better coverage at a greater value in 2014 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013.  HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report that finds premiums in the Health Insurance Marketplace will be nearly 20 percent lower in 2014 than previously expected.  The Affordable Care[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013.  Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver remarks to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is putting money back into the pockets of over 8.5 million Americans.  The President will be joined by families who have benefitted from a provision in the health care law that ensures insurance[Read More…]

Health Insurance Marketplace Recruits Community Organizations Across Illinois to Educate the Public on Health Care Options CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013.  Marking a critical new phase in the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) across Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today announced $27 million in federal funds to 44 community organizations that[Read More…]

Model is part of broader HHS efforts to reform the delivery of health care  Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2013. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced positive and promising results from the first performance year of the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model, including both higher quality care[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013.  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took the next step in moving toward implementation by finalizing a proposed rule today outlining the standards for Navigators, the in-person assisters in Federally-facilitated and State Partnership Marketplaces. State-based Marketplaces have the option of using this guidance or[Read More…]

Obama administration awards $150 million to provide enrollment assistance Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013.  Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $150 million in grant awards to 1,159 health centers across the nation to enroll uninsured Americans in new health coverage options made available by the Affordable Care[Read More…]

The Joint Commission to expand capacity to investigate Health IT-related events  Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013.  A plan to guide health information technology (IT) activities across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to eliminate medical errors, protect patients, and improve the quality and efficiency of health care was issued[Read More…]

Medicaid’s proven success in enrolling kids in health coverage is a model for future efforts Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013.  Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced nearly $32 million in grants for efforts to identify and enroll children eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013.  Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced an initiative to get librarians ready to help people in every State learn about the new Health Insurance Marketplace. This initiative will provide public libraries with information[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013.  New data released today underscores the continued critical role that women’s health care providers like Planned Parenthood play in ensuring  women get the preventive care they need.  These providers will be especially important as millions of newly eligible women gain access to affordable health insurance and[Read More…]