Establishing the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council
Jun 16, 2010
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jun 10, 2010
Published on: Jun 16, 2010
Jun 16, 2010
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jun 10, 2010
Published on: Jun 16, 2010
Summary
Creates a national group to lead and coordinate federal efforts in preventing sickness and promoting good health for all Americans.
What problem does this solve?
Different government departments were not working together on public health and wellness. This order creates a central council to develop a single national plan and make sure all departments follow it.
What does this order do?
Establishes a new health council
Creates the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Defines council leadership and members
Appoints the Surgeon General as the Chair and includes the heads of many federal departments like Agriculture, Labor, and Education.
Creates a national health strategy
Requires the council to develop a national plan to improve Americans' health and reduce preventable sickness.
Forms an advisory group
Creates an advisory group of up to 25 non-government health experts to give advice to the council.
Sets reporting requirements
Requires the council to submit annual reports to the President and Congress on its activities and the nation's progress toward health goals.
Recommends changes to federal policy
Directs the council to give advice to the President and Congress on how to reduce major health problems like tobacco use and poor nutrition.
Who does this affect?
- Federal agencies
- Public health professionals
- The American public
What is the real world impact?
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Implements the Affordable Care Act
Fulfills a requirement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by formally creating the council that the law called for.
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Shifts focus to preventive care
Aims to move the nation's health focus from just treating sickness to actively preventing it. This could lead to a healthier population and lower long-term healthcare costs.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately on June 10, 2010, and sets several deadlines for the new council.
First council report
The council must submit its first report to the President and Congress no later than July 1, 2010.
National health strategy
The council must develop and release a national health strategy no later than March 23, 2011.
Annual reports
The council is required to submit a report every year until January 1, 2015.