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Collected by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Archived since: Sep, 2013

Description:

This collection includes HHS news and announcements from 1991+.

Subject:   Government - US Federal Science & Health

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Title: Affordable Care Act helps 76 million Americans with private coverage access free preventive services

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/06/27/affordable-care-act-helps-76-million-americans.html

Description: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced today that about 76 million Americans in private health insurance plans are newly eligible to receive expanded coverage for one or more recommended preventive health care services, such as a mammogram or flu shot, without cost sharing, because of the Affordable Care Act.

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Title: HHS announces the availability of $100 million in Affordable Care Act funding to expand access to primary care through new community health centers

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/08/hhs-announces-the-availability-of-100-million-in-affordable-care-act-funding-to-expand-access-to-primary-care-through-new-community-health-centers.html

Description: HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell announced today the availability of $100 million from the Affordable Care Act to support an estimated 150 new health center sites across the country in 2015.Â

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Title: New resources improve states' abilities to advance Medicaid payment and delivery system reform

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/14/new-resources-improve-states-abilities-to-advance-medicaid-payment-and-delivery-system-reform.html

Description: Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced a new innovative collaboration with states to improve care for Medicaid beneficiaries by accelerating efforts in reforming their health care systems to improve health and care while reducing costs.

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Title: New Study: 10.3 million gained health coverage during the Marketplace's first annual open enrollment period

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/23/new-study-10-3-million-gained-health-coverage-during-the-marketplace-s-first-annual-open-enrollment-period.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today the release of a new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, estimating that 10.3 million uninsured adults gained health care coverage following the first open enrollment period in the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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Title: Consumers have saved a total of $9 billion on premiums

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/24/consumers-have-saved-total-of-9-billion-on-premiums.html

Description: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today that consumers have saved a total of $9 billion on their health insurance premiums since 2011 as a result of the Affordable Care Act.

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Title: Over 8.2 million seniors have saved more than $11.5 billion on prescription drugs since 2010

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/07/29/over-8-2-million-seniors-have-saved-more-than-11-5-billion-on-prescription-drugs-since-2010.html

Description: Information released today by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that more than 8.2 million seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare continue to enjoy prescription drug savings as a result of the Affordable Care Act, saving $11.5 billion since 2010.

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Title: New committee will advise HHS on children's health in disasters

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/08/01/new-committee-will-advise-hhs-on-childrens-health-in-disasters.html

Description: Fifteen experts will serve on a new federal advisory committee focusing on health needs of children in disasters, from natural disasters to bioterrorism incidents, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today.

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Title: HHS Secretary Burwell and Education Secretary Duncan Announce New Grant Competition to Increase Access to High-Quality Preschool

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/08/13/hhs-secretary-burwell-and-education-secretary-duncan-announce-new-grant-competition-to-increase-access-to-high-quality-preschool.html

Description: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell and Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced today that applications are now available for the $250 million Preschool Development Grants competition.Â

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Title: Administration takes steps to ensure women's continued access to contraception coverage, while respecting religious-based objections

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/08/22/administration-takes-steps-to-ensure-womens-continued-access-to-contraception-coverage.html

Description: Today, the Administration took several steps to help ensure women, whose coverage is threatened, receive coverage for recommended contraceptive services at no additional cost, as they should be entitled to under the Affordable Care Act.

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Title: HHS announces $60 million to help consumers navigate their health care coverage options in the Health Insurance Marketplace

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/09/08/hhs-announces-60-million-to-help-consumers-navigate-their-health-care-coverage-options-in-the-health-insurance-marketplace.html

Description: The Affordable Care Act is working for millions of Americans who are able to access quality health coverage at a price they can afford, in large part because of the efforts of in-person assisters in local communities across the nation.

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Title: Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General

URL: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2014/12/15/statement-by-health-and-human-services-secretary-sylvia-burwell-on-senate-confirmation-of-dr-vivek-murthy-as-us-surgeon-general.html

Description: Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General

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