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Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Former Secretary of Health and Human Services

As part of the historic Affordable Care Act, she implemented reforms that ended many of the insurance industry’s worst abuses and helped millions of uninsured Americans get health coverage. She also worked with doctors, nurses, hospital leaders, employers, and patients to slow the growth in health care costs through better care and better health.

Under her leadership, Secretary Sebelius ensured that HHS was committed to innovation, from promoting public-private collaboration to bring life-saving medicines to market, to building a 21st century food safety system that prevents outbreaks before they occur, to collaborating with the Department of Education, to help states increase the quality of early childhood education programs, and give parents more information to make the best choices for their children.

Secretary Sebelius served as Governor of Kansas from 2003 until her Cabinet appointment in April, 2009, and was named one of America’s Top Five Governors by Time Magazine.

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Challenges and Progress: Black History Month & Affordable Health Care

As we join with President Obama in making 2014 a Year of Action, I want to take this opportunity to invite you join in a Google Hangout on Wednesday, February 5 at 3pm to discuss our progress and our challenges as they relate to health and human services in the African American community.
February 4, 2014 at 5:50 PM ET

Strengthening Access to Community Living for People with Disabilities and Older Adults

The Obama administration has worked to create more opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults to access the benefits of community living -- like living in a place of their own choosing with people they care about, having a job, and participating in community life.
January 10, 2014 at 3:58 PM ET

A New Day in Health Care Coverage

January 1 marks not only the beginning of a New Year, but an exciting new day in health care as millions of Americans will now be able to access care, thanks to the coverage they found at the Health Insurance Marketplace.
December 31, 2013 at 12:40 PM ET

How the Affordable Care Act Improves the Lives of American Women

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joins with the White House in celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness month and is reminded of the tremendous impact the Affordable Care Act has on the lives of American women.
October 24, 2013 at 12:35 PM ET

What Does the Health Insurance Marketplace Mean for You?

The Health Insurance Marketplace opened for business -- where Americans can compare options, see if you qualify for lower costs, and select coverage that will begin as soon as January 1, 2014.
October 1, 2013 at 10:40 AM ET

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