Establishment of the White House Office of Health Reform
Apr 13, 2009
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Apr 8, 2009
Published on: Apr 13, 2009
Apr 13, 2009
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Apr 8, 2009
Published on: Apr 13, 2009
Summary
Establishes a new White House office to lead the government's effort to make healthcare affordable and high-quality for all Americans.
What problem does this solve?
The healthcare system has high costs, limited access, and uneven quality, which hurts people's health and the economy. This order creates a special office in the White House to lead and organize all government efforts to fix these problems.
What does this order do?
Establishes the White House Office of Health Reform
Creates a new office within the Executive Office of the President to lead the government's effort to improve the healthcare system.
Creates a corresponding office in HHS
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create an Office of Health Reform within HHS that will work closely with the new White House office.
Coordinates policy across all agencies
Gives the new office the job of leading and coordinating healthcare policy development across all executive departments to ensure a unified approach.
Requires agency cooperation
Orders all executive departments and agencies to cooperate with the Health Reform Office and provide any information or support it requests.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government agencies
- Healthcare policymakers
What is the real world impact?
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Centralizes healthcare reform efforts
Creates a single office within the White House to lead and coordinate all government activities related to healthcare reform, ensuring it is a top priority for the administration.
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Signals a major legislative push
Establishes a dedicated team to work with Congress and federal agencies, laying the groundwork for major new laws aimed at overhauling the U.S. healthcare system.
When does this start?
This order became effective when it was signed on April 8, 2009.