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This blog was written by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and was originally posted on healthcare.gov We know that young adults are the age group most likely to be uninsured and before health…
You may have heard that thanks to the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are now offered free-of-charge to people with new insurance plans. And while it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that nipping…
Health insurance premiums are rising at alarming rates. Over the past decade, the cost of family coverage has increased by 131%. Growth of premiums far outpaces the growth of inflation and wages. And as the United…
You know that things have gotten bad if a group of doctors who got together to provide health services to rural and low-income communities in developing nations has instead set up shop in the…
The Affordable Care Act will make health care more affordable for seniors and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare. The law will also change how Medicare pays for health care, making the program…
The Affordable Care Act will make health care more affordable for seniors and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare. The law will also change how Medicare pays for health care, making the program…
State advocates face the challenge of educating the public about the Affordable Care Act and rallying support for it. Collecting and publicizing consumer stories (known as “story banking”) and engaging young adults can help…
The Affordable Care Act expands states’ ability to use presumptive eligibility to streamline enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP (the Children’s Health Insurance Program). Presumptive eligibility gives uninsured people immediate, temporary Medicaid if they appear…
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. --Goethe Breast Cancer is a devastating disease. Unfortunately, this is a fact that I know all too well. Last weekend,…
The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” couldn’t be more accurate when talking about public health in America. When we catch health problems early and treat them accordingly,…