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Bringing Everyone to the Table: White House Health Care Stakeholder Discussions“This is not a Democratic or Republic issue, it’s an American issue. It is the single biggest challenge facing this country, facing this economy, and it is our President’s number one priority.” – HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, 5/5/09
Health Reform is one of President Obama’s top priorities, and the President recognizes that it is important for everyone to have a voice in the process. The Administration has hosted several Health Care Stakeholder Discussions at the White House, including with small business owners, rural Americans, and health care providers. These discussions are part of a larger effort to engage with Americans across the county. During the transition, more than 3,000 Community Discussions were held across the country, and the comments and recommendations were included in a final report, Americans Speak on Health Reform. Seniors On August 14, 2009, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform Nancy-Ann DeParle and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Tina Tchen held a discussion with seniors about the benefits of health insurance reform. Advanced Primary Care Models
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Read Health Disparities: A Case for Closing the Gap Women’s Groups
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On August 10, 2009, Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, held a roundtable discussion on advanced models of primary care.
On Thursday, July 2, 2009, Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, held a roundtable discussion on primary care and health reform. The discussion was part of the administration’s continuing series of White House Stakeholder Discussion Groups.
On Thursday, June 18, 2009, 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 Tuesday, June 9, 2009, Secretary Sebelius and Nancy-Ann DeParle hosted a Health Care Stakeholder Discussion on health disparities. 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, 2009, 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 Wednesday, May 27, 2009, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform Nancy-Ann DeParle hosted a Health Care Stakeholder Discussion with physicians from around the country to hear from doctors who are on the front lines of the country’s health care crisis.
There are nearly 50 million people living in rural America who face unique challenges accessing quality and affordable health care. That’s why farmers, teachers, and small-business owners from rural America gathered at the White House on May 4th to discuss the challenges unique to those outside of the country’s urban centers. Rural Americans report more health problems, and are more likely to be without health insurance than citizens living in urban areas. DeParle made a point to emphasize President Obama’s commitment to enacting comprehensive health reform that will help rural Americans by lowering costs, guaranteeing choice of doctors and plans, and assuring quality and affordable coverage for all Americans.
On Friday, April 24th, 2009, White House Office of Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle hosted a group of over 20 representatives from small businesses across the country, who affirmed the findings in the HHS report – small business are uniquely feeling the impact of skyrocketing health care costs. In fact, nearly one-third of the uninsured – 13 million people – are employees of firms with fewer than 100 workers. As a result, an increasing number of small business owners are unable to offer coverage to their employees.
On Wednesday, April 8th, 2009, a diverse group of stakeholders, met at the White House to discuss key components of health reform. Topics ranged from improvements in Health Information Technology to how patients can be more responsible for their own health. At the conclusion of the meeting, Nancy-Ann DeParle told the group, “we will need you” and encouraged each participant to stay involved.
