Today NBC News announced plans to air a special weeklong series of programs and reports designed to “help Americans get the most out of the Affordable Care Act” ” as the new law rolls out next week, according to a press release.
“Ready or Not, the New Healthcare Law,” begins airing Monday, Sept. 30. The series will appear on NBC mainstays such as “NBC Nightly News” and “Today,” as well as on social media and other digital products.
The programs will provide interactive tools “to help shed light on what the healthcare act means for [consumers] and explain how to enroll” in insurance marketplaces opening on Oct. 1, according to the press release. Additionally, the series will include coverage of the Obama Administration’s messaging, primary care physician shortages, changes to emergency rooms and other topics related to the law’s rollout.
Programming kicks off Monday with the release of a new poll that details public opinion and awareness about the new law. “NBC Nightly News” will also air an interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who has long been at the forefront of managing and selling the new law to Americans.
NBC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Nancy Snyderman, who will figure centrally in the programming, said in the press release that the programming is aimed at explaining the complexities of the new law to the general public.
“The sweeping federal law is confusing. We will clarify parts of the law, explain how states differ and tackle many of the challenges associated with it. We are committed to answering questions and serving as a guide as this legislation is implemented,” she said.
NBC News did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
NBC News to Air Special Series on Obamacare
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