Health Care
New Research Shows Positive Impact of Health Care Reform on Young Adults
Adults under 26 benefit greatly from the Affordable Care Act, according to a new study.
Posted Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Graham White
White House: Recognizing Affordable Care Act Successes Two Years Later
For two years, Americans have shared their health-care reform stories—now, the White House is looking to honor them.
Posted Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Jeff Raines
GRAPHIC: The Contraceptive Controversy
Doctors and medical students: Stand with the millions of women who deserve access to the care they need.
Posted Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Brian Stewart
Study: Broad Support For Provisions In Affordable Care Act
New poll finds Americans don’t want to throw everything in the health care reform law.
Posted Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Tyler Kingkade
Young Americans To Join Michelle Obama for State of the Union
Some invited guests include a college student with loan debt and a young man who benefited from the Affordable Care Act.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Brian Stewart
VIDEO: Kathleen Sebelius Touts Affordable Care Act on ‘The Daily Show’
Asked about the successes of the law, the Secretary of Health and Human Service notes that 2.5 million more young Americans are now insured.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Brian Stewart
17 Million Young Americans Could Lose Coverage in ACA Repeal
A new legal brief notes that if the Supreme Court strikes down Affordable Care Act, 18 to 34-year-olds will pay the price.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Graham White
Health Care Plans To Offer Contraceptive Services To Women With No Co-Pay
The Department of Health and Human Services announced today that nearly all health care plans will be required to provide contraceptive services to women.
Posted Friday, January 20, 2012 by Jon Christian
VIDEO: Illustrating the Affordable Care Act
Wondering how health care reform works, and why it’s so important?
Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Jonathan Gruber
Support For Paid Sick Days Spreading Nationwide
The paid sick days effort should be a reminder that partisan, ideological gridlock denies Americans the kind of government action they deserve.
Posted Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Clare Tilton
2.5 Million Young Americans Now Covered Under Affordable Care Act
The act’s under-26 provision is working, advocates say.
Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Brian Stewart
What You Should Know: Obama Administration to Keep Emergency Contraception Off Store Shelves
The details about the decision.
Posted Friday, December 9, 2011 in Reprints by Jessica Arons
Rejoice: FDA Approves New Hangover Pill
The pills reportedly take effect within 30 minutes.
Posted Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Despite Medical Need, Transgender Students Find Procedures Uninsured
Only a handful of schools cover transition-related expenses in their health insurance plans, leaving many students unable to afford costly, and necessary, medication.
Posted Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Shay O'Reilly
House Bill Includes Cuts to Pell, Bars Gainful Employment Enforcement
The bill by the Republican-led House Appropriations Committee also includes cutting funding for NPR, Planned Parenthood, and efforts to deter aspects of healthcare reform.
Posted Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Brian Stewart
Health Care Reform Benefits Causing Headache for College Republicans
Statistics show that as many as 1 million more young Americans now have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Brian Stewart
Officials Laud Expanded Health Insurance Coverage for Youth Under Affordable Care Act
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services praised the increase of young people insured after dependent coverage provision took effect.
Posted Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Reporting by Candice Bernd
