Public Private Strategies Founder & Former HHS Director of Private Sector Engagement Praises Actions to Strengthen the ACA
Washington, DC – Today, Rhett Buttle, founder and principal at Public Private Strategies and appointee at the Department of Health and Human Services under President Obama, joined President Biden, former President Obama, and Vice President Harris in the Rose Garden at the White House for the signing of the Executive Order on “Strengthening Access to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.”
The Biden Administration is aiming to propose a fix to the so-called “family glitch” within the Affordable Care Act — a loophole that’s prevented an estimated 5 million people from qualifying for subsidized health plans. The new proposal is expected to be unveiled ahead of a celebration of the landmark 2010 health care law Tuesday, where former President Barack Obama will also make his first White House appearance since leaving.
Rhett Buttle released the following statement:
“In
survey after
survey, small business owners identify the cost of healthcare and prescription drug prices as their top concern. It’s never been more clear that businesses of all shapes and sizes need policies that strengthen our healthcare system and allow them to grow their business and our economy. Today’s Executive Order addresses this issue, and builds upon the Biden Administration’s broader efforts to deliver results.
“As the country faced a public health crisis that shook our healthcare system to its core, the Biden administration delivered the American Rescue Plan, including provisions that have led to a historic increase in healthcare coverage and an equally historic decrease in healthcare costs for millions of Americans.
“The federal government has stepped up in this crisis, not only providing critical support to lower costs and expand access to coverage, but also creating
resources to educate small businesses and self-employed individuals about the options available to them. These efforts build on the foundation we set during the Obama administration, engaging the entire business community – from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies – in the effort to pass, implement, administer, and strengthen the Affordable Care Act to expand access to high-quality, affordable coverage.
“This week’s executive action continues to move us forward. But there is still so much work to do to help businesses and families thrive, including lowering the cost of prescription drugs, extending subsidies that led to historic levels of coverage, and expanding access to high-quality health care for every American.”
Background:
- The American Rescue Plan delivered lower costs and expanded access for millions of America.
- Between the end of 2020 and September 2021, one in seven uninsured Americans got covered, and lower-income Americans gained coverage at the fastest rate.
- Since the passage of the American Rescue Plan, families saved an average of $2,400 on their annual premiums.
- During the 2021 open enrollment period, more than 10 million Americans enrolled in quality, affordable health coverage via HealthCare.gov – the highest number ever.
About Rhett Buttle
Rhett Buttle is an entrepreneur, advocate, and one of the most trusted leaders at the intersection of business and policy in Washington, DC. Most recently, Rhett served as National Business Advisor to President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign. He has worked for President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rhett is the founder of Public Private Strategies (PPS) and President of the Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI), which works to bring together the public and private sectors to build coalitions, activate campaigns, and create strategic partnerships to drive policy and market outcomes. In these roles, he advises leading policy makers, foundations, nonprofits, and corporations.
Buttle previously served as Director of Private Sector Engagement in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under President Obama, where he played an important role working with all kinds of businesses, from small business groups to Fortune 100 companies, to pass, implement, administer, and strengthen the Affordable Care Act.
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