President Obama’s secretary of health and human services, in a visit to Miami, touted the benefits of healthcare reform for women and criticized “misinformation’’ spread by the law’s opponents. Read the Article>

The Obama administration will not be extending a Medicaid waiver that funded the Texas Woman’s Health Program. Read the Article>

The Obama administration rang in 2012 by highlighting some of the benefits of the healthcare reform law that took effect in 2011.

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The Health and Human Services Department hasn’t adequately addressed the needs of small insurance companies — and small employers — as it implements the healthcare reform law, Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.) said in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Read the Article>

The nation's top health care officials lauded Denver Health's patient safety and cost-cutting at what amounted to a pep rally Wednesday for the city's public-health system, saying the hospital offers proven leadership in a key area of reform. Read the Article>

During the interview, Sebelius responded to questions about the anti-Washington, anti-health care reform rhetoric from Texas GOP leaders, whether the administration would allow the state to take over control of Medicaid, what happens if Gov. Perry continues to oppose the creation of a state health insurance exchange and patient privacy concerns.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius framed controversial pieces of the new healthcare law as first steps toward entitlement reform as Republicans asked why the administration hasn't put forward more aggressive cuts.

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As Republicans eye a vote next week to repeal the new healthcare reform law, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will unveil a detailed outline of national and state-by-state repercussions if repeal succeeds. Read the Article>