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Health Reform Features and Events2010 - January | February | March 2009 - December | November | October | September | August | July | June | May
Recovery Act Grants Monday, 6/29 On Monday, June 29, First Lady Michelle Obama announced the release of $851 million in grants from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for community health centers to address immediate needs and increase access to health care for millions of Americans.
On Friday, June 26, Secretary Sebelius announced a new series of health care reports for each state, "The Health Care Status Quo." Each of the 50 reports highlights the current status of health care and the need for reform this year.
On Wednesday, June 24, President Obama met with a bipartisan group of governors who hosted White House Regional Forums on Health Reform during the spring. Read Event Blog and Watch President Obama’s Remarks
On Wednesday, June 24, President Obama answered questions about health reform in a primetime event on ABC and discussed how reform will reduce health care costs and provide quality health care for all Americans.
On Tuesday, June 23, Secretary Sebelius released a new report that discusses how the rising cost of deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket expenses are making it more difficult for families with insurance to receive the health care they need.
On Monday, June 22, President Obama announced a landmark agreement between the Senate Finance Committee and pharmaceutical companies that will lower the cost of prescription drugs for millions of seniors and is supported by AARP.
On Thursday, June 18, the White House hosted its third Physician Forum on Health Reform, where physicians discussed the use of prevention and wellness initiatives to cut health care costs and improve individuals’ health.
On Monday, June 15, President Obama gave a speech to the American Medical Association that outlined his vision for health care reform.
Secretary Sebelius also released a new report that highlights some of the glaring disparities that exist in the current health system.
On Friday, June 5, President Obama gave a weekly address making clear that the health reform legislation currently being shaped by Congress must lower costs, ensure choice, and establish access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
President Obama also hosted a meeting at the White House with Senators to discuss the urgent need to pass health reform legislation this year. |
On Saturday, June 12, President Obama outlined more than $300 billion in new Medicare and Medicaid savings in his weekly address.
On Thursday, June 11, President Obama hosted a town hall meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin to discuss health reform.
On Tuesday, June 9, Secretary Sebelius and Nancy-Ann DeParle hosted a Health Care Stakeholder Discussion on health disparities.
On Friday, June 5, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the Domestic Policy Council Melody Barnes, and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Tina Tchen hosted a Health Care Stakeholder Discussion to hear how women are struggling with rising health care costs and finding quality, affordable health care.
On Tuesday, June 2, the White House Council of Economic Advisers issued a report which underscores why health reform is vital for the future of the American economy.
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