The White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) is hosting a series of regional meetings on the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). The purpose of these meetings is to better understand local- and state-level efforts as they relate to the implementation of the NHAS and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The goal…
Countdown to Affordable Health Insurance
February 1, 2013 • 0 comments • By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services
Cross-posted from HealthCare Blog
Cross-posted from HealthCare Blog
2/1/12 Editor’s note: We have cross-posted HHS Secretary Sebelius’ blog , “Countdown to Affordable Health Insurance” for our readers from the HealthCare.gov blog. For information on the Affordable Care Act and people living with HIV, read this fact sheet in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF). January is the perfect month for looking forward to new and great things around the corner. I’m feeling…
New Affordable Care Act Fact Sheet Available in Spanish
States Moving Forward to Implement the Health Care Law
December 17, 2012 • 0 comments • By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services
Cross-posted from Healthcare.gov HealthCare Blog
Cross-posted from Healthcare.gov HealthCare Blog
Starting in 2014, consumers and small businesses in every state will have access to quality, affordable health insurance – known as qualified health plans – offered through an Exchange – a marketplace where consumers can choose a private health insurance plan that fits their health needs. The marketplace will provide consumers and small businesses one…
National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) – Monday (October 15)
October 15, 2012 • 1 comment • By Mayra E. Alvarez, M.H.A., Director of Public Health Policy, Office of Health Reform, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Between September 15 and October 15, we remember and honor the great contributions and legacy of Latino Americans to this country. Their contributions are part of the fabric that makes up the rich diversity of this nation. But being a Latino in the United States also brings challenges in health and health care, including the…
U.S. Conference on AIDS – More Highlights from Day 2
At the annual U.S. Conference on AIDS on Monday, Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP), offered a plenary speech on the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Describing the NHAS as a road map for all public and private stakeholders, he highlighted a number of its key…
U.S. Conference on AIDS – Highlights from Day 1
October 1, 2012 • 0 comments • By Vera Yakovchenko, MPH, Public Health Analyst, Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The annual U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) opened on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Among the highlights were two plenary sessions engaging the audience of over 2,000 in exploring important topics related to aligning efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Spotlight on HIV/AIDS among Women “Not without women will we turn the tide on HIV/AIDS,” declared…