Secretary Sebelius Talks about Women’s Health

Jun 28, 2010

NASW attended the National Partnership for Women and Families (NPW) annual luncheon on June 24.  NASW has been a luncheon sponsor for the past five years.   The keynote speaker for this year’s event was Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.  She spoke about how the Affordable Care Act will benefit women.

 

Secretary Sebelius stated that, “when you look at the full range of women’s health needs and the full range of reforms in this new law, the Affordable Care Act is the best women’s health bill since Medicare.”  To read Secretary Sebelius’ full remarks, go to:

 

http://www.hhs.gov/secretary/about/speeches/sp20100624.html

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