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See What These 10 People Said to the President About the Affordable Care Act:

A number of people benefiting from the Affordable Care Act have written the President just to say "thank you" -- and the President met with 10 of those letter-writers here at the White House. Here are their stories.
February 3, 2015 at 3:08 PM ET by David Hudson

The Faces of Health Care: Darlene W.

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Darlene W. from Cary, North Carolina was able to get the health insurance coverage she needs, at a reasonable price.
February 2, 2015 at 4:26 PM ET by David Hudson

What Could Possibly Happen?

Michael explains how the small choice to get covered ended up being one of the most important things to keep him alive.
January 30, 2015 at 1:34 PM ET by Michael Robertson

Precision Medicine Is Already Working to Cure Americans: These Are Their Stories

Read six personal stories of how precision medicine has allowed for cutting-edge treatment to further individuals' health and affect the lives of everyday Americans, their families, and generations to come.
January 30, 2015 at 10:42 AM ET by Chris Evans

The Precision Medicine Initiative: Data-Driven Treatments as Unique as Your Own Body

The President's 2016 budget includes investments in an emerging field of medicine that takes into account individual differences in people's genes, microbiomes, environments, and lifestyles. It's called the Precision Medicine Initiative.
January 30, 2015 at 9:19 AM ET by Lindsay Holst

Behind the Budget: Dr. Julian Harris, OMB Associate Director for Health

Listen to staffers from across the Office of Management and Budget discuss the aspects of the budget process that most Americans don't get to see.
January 29, 2015 at 2:57 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

The Faces of Health Care: Steve P.

Steve P., an emergency physician in Pembroke Pines, Florida, wrote the President to thank him for health insurance reform.
January 29, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET by David Hudson

Remind You of Someone? You Should Share These:

As more Americans gain coverage and we near the February 15th HealthCare.gov enrollment deadline, one artist highlights what these diverse Americans have in common in a series of shareable graphics.
January 27, 2015 at 5:08 PM ET by Ashleigh Axios

Urging Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to #GetCovered

Tina Tchen encourages all Americans -- including AAPIs across the country -- who have not enrolled for health insurance to learn more, get engaged, and enroll in health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace by February 15.
January 26, 2015 at 10:49 AM ET by Tina Tchen

The Faces of Health Care: Loren C.

Loren C. from Kihei, Hawaii wrote the President to thank him for making health care affordable.
January 26, 2015 at 9:22 AM ET by David Hudson

The Faces of Health Care: Tonya F.

Tonya F. from Dallas wrote the President to explain how the Affordable Care Act made it possible for her to get quality, affordable health insurance.
January 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM ET by David Hudson

Why the Affordable Care Act Matters to African-Americans

Valerie Jarrett and Sylvia M. Burwell talk about why health care is so important.
January 22, 2015 at 12:41 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell

The Faces of Health Care: Connie W.

Connie W. from Los Angeles wrote the President to explain how the Affordable Care Act made it possible for her to get quality, affordable health insurance.
January 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM ET by David Hudson

Precision Medicine: Improving Health and Treating Disease

Last night, at his 2015 State of the Union Address, President Obama announced that he is launching a new precision medicine initiative that will help deliver the right treatment to the right patient at the right time.
January 21, 2015 at 5:36 PM ET by Jo Handelsman

The Faces of Health Care: Derrick B.

Before the Affordable Care Act, Derrick had to use the city's health plan, which translated into long wait times for medications he needed to treat his Type 2 Diabetes. But when the Health Insurance Marketplace opened in 2014, he shopped on California's state-based health exchange and realized that he qualified for Medicaid.
January 20, 2015 at 12:01 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

The Faces of Health Care: Curtis T.

Curtis T. wrote the President to tell him the story of his late husband, Mark -- and how his life may have been saved under the Affordable Care Act.
January 16, 2015 at 10:40 AM ET by David Hudson

The Faces of Health Care: Maria V.

Maria V. from Fairfax, Virginia wrote the President to thank him for the Affordable Care Act, which has made her life "a little easier."
January 13, 2015 at 1:13 PM ET by David Hudson

The Faces of Health Care: Alex M.

Until January of 2014, Alex’s parents had been without health insurance since the recession. But under the Affordable Care Act, they were able to get quality, affordable insurance.
January 12, 2015 at 10:16 AM ET by David Hudson

The Road to State of the Union: Can You Answer This One Question?

The State of the Union is a tradition that's as old as the presidency itself -- but here's something we haven't always been able to do: Ask you, the American people, what you'd like to see come out of it.
January 9, 2015 at 6:07 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Great Strides for Women’s Health Under the Affordable Care Act

The Department of Health and Human Services released a report detailing the important strides we have made in women’s health as a result of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
January 9, 2015 at 12:41 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

The Faces of Health Care: Katherine R.

Self-employed for 32 years in Portland, Oregon, Katherine and her family had to pay for health care completely out of pocket and could never rely on unemployment during hard times. But the Affordable Care Act came just in time for her and her family.
January 9, 2015 at 10:09 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

The Faces of Health Care: Deborah K.

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, health insurance companies are now required to cover pre-existing conditions -- meaning Deborah was able to get covered.
January 8, 2015 at 9:44 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

The Faces of Health Care: Karen M.

When Karen opened her own business in 2004, she found that she could not keep her coverage nor qualify for a new plan because of her pre-existing condition. For 10 years, she was forced to manage her chronic illness without health coverage. That all changed when the Health Insurance Marketplace opened in 2014.
January 7, 2015 at 1:02 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

The Faces of Health Care: Astrid M.

When the Health Insurance Marketplace opened in 2014, Astrid was finally able to purchase insurance that would cover her medical costs.
January 6, 2015 at 10:13 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

The Faces of Health Care: April W.

Thanks to her health coverage, April can rest and heal without the looming debt from one literal misstep hanging over her.
January 5, 2015 at 2:03 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

The Faces of Health Care: Anthony C.

How Anthony C. found the affordable health coverage he really needed.
January 5, 2015 at 9:16 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

Weekly Address: Make 2015 the Year for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance

In this week’s address, the Vice President wished Americans a Happy New Year, and asked that as we make resolutions to get healthier in 2015, we take the time to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
January 3, 2015 at 6:00 AM ET by Lindsay Holst

Getting Higher Quality at Lower Costs: The Biggest Health Story You May Have Missed This Year

We have made significant advances in getting better care at lower costs by changing the incentives for the way care is given and putting more information in the hands of health care providers and patients.
December 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM ET by Patrick Conway, Julian Harris, Tim Gronniger

The Faces of Health Care: Tricia T.

Tricia T. wrote the President to share the impact that the Affordable Care Act has made on her life.
December 29, 2014 at 1:44 PM ET by David Hudson

The Year in Review: A Look Back at the Most Memorable Moments of 2014

2014 has offered some great achievements for President Obama and the American people. Join the President's Chief of Staff Denis McDonough in taking a look back at this year's most memorable moments.
December 29, 2014 at 12:31 PM ET by Ashleigh Axios