What can you do with the facts? Put them to work!
- Doctors are the #1 source of information on the health care system; make sure you are an informed source of that information.
- Bring good solid knowledge to policy discussions as we implement the new health reform law;
- Being an informed advocate allows you to effectively change the system to work better for you and your patients.
Get Educated
The Affordable Care Act and Beyond
Featured Resources for the One Million Campaign
- Flier: Busting 10 Top Myths on Health Reform
- Presentation:
- Main Presentation (15-20 minutes)
- Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions slides
More Fact Sheets and Fliers
- Moving Forward: 10 Ways Health Reform is Helping America (March, 2011)
- Reforms That Are Happening: What ACA provisions are already in place, and how do people access the benefits?
- How Does Health Reform Impact Physicians?
- Health Reform Timeline
- FAQs about Health Care Reform
- Health Reform and Seniors
- Top Myths and Facts about Health Reform
- Debt Ceiling Deal and Impact on Health Care (August, 2011)
More Powerpoint Presentations
- The Anatomy of Health Reform (May 2010)
- Health Reform and Medicare (June 2010)
- Community Presentation (2010)*
- Health Reform and Young Adults (August 2011)*
*Want to see how these presentations are given? Watch the videos below!
Physicians Talk with Health Reform Experts
- We have hosted discussions of important issues in health reform with luminaries in health reform and policy in America. Download recordings and transcripts to review at your leisure! Health Policy Expert Calls with Physicians
Special Sections
- Young Adults Section: How health reform impacts young adults, including many medical students (by Abhinav Gupta)
- Policy Issues Center: Background information and links on a variety of challenges in our health care system.
Videos
Watch two videos by Dr. Evan Saulino as he explains health reform in this 2-part, 20-minute video. Better yet, gather your friends and family to watch it with you!
Here's our summer intern, premed student Abhinav Gupta, talking about health reform for young adults:
DFA Blog and Newsletter
- Progress Notes Physicians' Blog:
Patient Resources
Kaiser Family Foundation: Health Reform Subsidy Calculator
Healthcare.gov: Insurance Option Finder for Individuals and Small Businesses
