BETTER CARE,
LOWER COSTS
The Partnership for Patients: Better Care, Lower Costs is a new public-private partnership that will save lives, prevent injuries to millions of Americans, and improve patient outcomes. It will also save billions of dollars that will help put the nation on the path toward a more sustainable health care system.
Learn more about the Partnership for Patients.
See a list of organizations that have joined the Partnership.
5 Things to Know
1. WOMEN AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: What benefits of the new law apply especially to women?
2. BETTER BENEFITS, BETTER HEALTH: What changes has the Affordable Care Act brought after one year?
3. PRE-EXISTING CONDITION INSURANCE PLAN: How do I know if I qualify and apply for insurance under this new program?
4. SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDITS: Which small businesses qualify for health insurance tax credits, and how do I know if my business qualifies?
5. SENIORS AND MEDICARE RECIPIENTS: What actions are being taken under the Affordable Care Act to strengthen Medicare?
A new report shows that most families without health insurance don’t have the financial assets to pay the hospital bills they would incur if a family member were to be hospitalized.
This Mother’s Day: Giving the Gift of Health
As a Mom myself, I’m familiar with how busy life gets taking care of our children and family. Now, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, there are tools out there that offer some peace of mind.
Paying Hospitals for Quality Care
Today, HHS announced a program that provides hospitals with incentive payments based on their performance on a number of health care quality measures.
Health Insurance for Young Adults, Even After Graduation Day
The need for health insurance doesn’t end graduation day. I teamed up with Education Secretary Arne Duncan to help educate the graduating class of 2011 about new health benefits and new tools available to share this information.