2012 News Releases
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October
October 12, 2012
People With Medicare Have More High Quality Choices | En Español
October 11, 2012
Health care law increases access to primary care through the National Health Service Corps
October 4, 2012
Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 91 Individuals for Approximately $430 Million in False Billing
September
September 27, 2012
Affordable Care Act funds to enhance quality of care at community health centers
September 27, 2012
HHS continues to support state efforts to build Affordable Insurance Exchanges
September 25, 2012
Health care law increases number of mental and behavioral health providers
September 24, 2012
Health care law ensures consumers get clear, consistent information about health coverage
September 21, 2012
Through the Affordable Care Act, Americans with Medicare will save $5,000 through 2022
September 11, 2012
Health care law saved an estimated $2.1 billion for consumers
August
August 23, 2012
States continue to move forward, build Affordable Insurance Exchanges
August 20, 2012
People with Medicare save more than $4.1 billion on prescription drugs
August 16, 2012
The Affordable Care Act Helps States Prevent, Fight Infectious Diseases
August 15, 2012
HHS Partners with Pharmacies to Educate Medicare Beneficiaries About New Health Benefits
August 6, 2012
Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums to Remain Steady for Third Straight Year
July
July 31, 2012
Health care law gives women control over their care, offers free preventive services to 47 million women | En Español
July 26, 2012
Obama administration announces ground-breaking public-private partnership to prevent health care fraud
July 25, 2012
Health Care Law Saves $3.9 Billion on Prescription Drugs for People with Medicare
July 10, 2012
More Than 16 Million People with Medicare Get Free Preventive Services in 2012
July 9, 2012
HHS Announces 89 New Accountable Care Organizations
June
June 29, 2012
Obama Administration and States Move Forward to Implement Health Care Law
June 25, 2012
Over 5.2 Million People with Medicare Save $3.7 Billion on Prescription Drugs Thanks to the ACA | En Español
June 21, 2012
Health Care Law Saves Consumers Over $1 Billion
June 20, 2012
Health Care Law Expands Community Health Centers, Serves More Patients
June 19, 2012
New Health Care Law Helps More Than 3 Million Young Adults Get and Keep Health Coverage
June 13, 2012
Prevention Council Issues Action Plan to Promote Wellness
May
May 23, 2012
Affordable Care Act Supports Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs
May 16, 2012
More States Work to Implement Health Care Law
May 15, 2012
HHS Launches New Web-Based Tool to Track Performance of Nation’s Health Care System
May 9, 2012
Health Care Law Increases Payments to Doctors for Primary Care
May 8, 2012
We Can’t Wait: HHS Announces First 26 Health Care Innovation Awards
May 2, 2012
Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 107 Individuals for Approximately $452 Million in False Billing
May 1, 2012
Health Care Law Helps Community Health Centers Build, Renovate Facilities, Serve More Patients
April
April 18, 2012
New Report: Competitive Bidding Saving Money for Taxpayers and People with Medicare
April 9, 2012
New Health Care Law Provisions Cut Red Tape, Save up to $4.6 Billion
April 4, 2012
HHS, Department of Justice Highlight Obama Administration Efforts, Health Reform Tools to Combat Medicare Fraud
April 3, 2012
Health Care Law Expands Support for Children and Families
March
March 23, 2012
Statement by Secretary Sebelius on the Affordable Care Act
March 22, 2012
Health Insurance Rate Hikes in Nine States Deemed Excessive by HHS
March 21, 2012
New Health Care Law Helps Young Adults Get and Keep Affordable Health Coverage
March 20, 2012
Health Reform Provides More than 45 Million Women Access to Preventive Health Care Services
March 19, 2012
Health Reform Helps More than 5.1 Million People with Medicare Save Over $3.2 Billion
March 16, 2012
Administration Releases Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Preventive Services Policy
March 16, 2012
Secretary Sebelius Unveils “MyCare” Stories
March 16, 2012
Affordable Care Act Will Ensure Health Coverage for Millions of Americans
March 12, 2012
Policies Give States More Flexibility to Establish Affordable Insurance Exchanges
March 7, 2012
Health Care Reform Law Helps 1.3 Million Minority Young Adults Obtain Health Insurance
March 5, 2012
Health Reform Law Ends Lifetime Limits for 105 Million Americans
February
February 28, 2012
Obama Administration and Text4Baby Join Forces to Connect Pregnant Women and Children to Health Coverage and Information
February 23, 2012
Health Reform Law Provides Coverage for Nearly 50,000 Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions
February 22, 2012
HHS Announces New Assistance to States: More Resources, Transparency, and Flexibility
February 16, 2012
HHS Ensures Consumers Get Better Value for Their Health Insurance Dollar
February 15, 2012
Affordable Care Act Extended Free Preventive Services to 54 Million Americans with Private Health Insurance in 2011 | En Español
February 14, 2012
Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Efforts Result in Record-Breaking Recoveries Totaling Nearly $4.1 Billion
February 13, 2012
New Health Care Law Helps Expand Primary Care Physician Workforce
February 9, 2012
Health Reform to Require Insurers to Use Plain Language in Describing Health Plan Benefits, Coverage
February 8, 2012
HHS Launches Strong Start Initiative to Increase Healthy Deliveries and Reduce Preterm Births
February 7, 2012
HealthCare.gov Helps Same-Sex Couples Find Coverage by Adding New Details
February 2, 2012
Health Reform Law Saves $2.1 Billion for 3.6 Million Americans with Medicare
February 1, 2012
Medicare Advantage Premiums Down 7 Percent on Average, Enrollment up 10 Percent
January
January 26, 2012
Obama Administration Officials, Health Care Leaders Join Together at Innovation Summit
January 18, 2012
New Report: States Moving Forward to Implement Health Reform’s Affordable Insurance Exchanges
January 12, 2012
Affordable Care Act Holding Insurers Accountable for Premium Hikes
January 9, 2012
Growth in U.S. Health Spending Remains Slow in 2010
January 5, 2012
Affordable Care Act Provision Cuts Red Tape, Saves up to $4.5 Billion
January 3, 2012
Health Care Professionals Selected for the New Innovation Advisors Program to Improve Care for Patients