CMS Report Is "Damning Indictment" Of Obamacare, Says House Republican

Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) tells Talk Radio News Service that a report put out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) confirms that health care costs will increase under a recently passed health care reform law, violating a pledge President Barack Obama made to the nation. (:30)
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Sebelius To Insurance Co's: Premiums Will Rise Without Reform

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius tells officials with America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) that unless healthcare reform is passed, health insurance premiums will continue to rise. (0:54)
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Sebelius Asks AHIP To Provide Relief To Customers

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius calls on officials representing America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) to relieve insurance customers by supporting the current healthcare legislation. (0:39)
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Americans Are Hit Hard By Obesity, Smoking, Says Health And Human Services Secretary

In a conference call with reporters, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius presented data showing that in 2007 and 2008, two-thirds of Americans ages 20-74 were either overweight or obese, and that smoking and second-hand smoke remain the number one causes of preventable death in the U.S.

“More than eight million Americans suffer from smoking-related chronic illnesses,” Sebelius added. (0:38)
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$10 Million In Anti-Obesity, Anti Tobacco Funding Aligns With First Lady's Children's Health Campaign, Says HHS Secretary

A $10 million grant for non-profit organizations to prevent and control obesity and tobacco use aligns directly with First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' campaign,' Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told reporters Friday. (0:19)
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HHS Giving $10 Million To Non-Profits To Fight Obesity And Smoking

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announces $10 million worth of Recovery Act funds are going to be put toward non-profit organizations to help lower obesity and tobacco use. (0:25)
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Sebelius Announces Increase In Community Health Centers Within 2011 Budget

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says during a news conference on Monday that her department will provide more funding for the expansion of community health centers, which, according to her, will provide primary care for 20 million more people per year. (0:19)
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Sebelius: Budget Proposes Historic High Investment in Health Care Fraud Prevention

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announces on Monday that her department's proposed budget for the 2011 fiscal year will invest an historic amount of money in health care fraud prevention. Says Sebelius, HHS is focused on sending a clear message to those who commit these crimes. (0:25)
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Medicare Fraud Is Over

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discusses about the new program, the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT), to combat Medicare fraud. (0:32)
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