Who knew?
Some Kossacks complain about lack of explanations from the Administration about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, but today for the first time I saw a public-service ad from the government explaining a little bit of the ACA in real human terms. This appears to be a result from the contract between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and PR firm Porter Novelli, announced in May 2012 (What took so long?) and immediately trashed on Fox News.
Unfortunately, I am unable to find the video of this ad on the Web. Any assistance will be appreciated.
This ran on Up! With Chris Hayes earlier today. I transcribed the voice-over from my DVR.
It isn't just your mammogram. It's your teenager's first varsity game.
It isn't just your annual exam. It's your daughter's wedding.
Did you know, with your health insurance you may now have some preventive benefits with no co-pays or out-of-pocket costs?
It isn't just your cholesterol screening. It's all the tomorrows you're looking forward to.
Learn more at HealthCare.gov
The final shot has the caption
HealthCare.gov
PREVENTIVE CARE [HHS logo]
Better Health Care is in your hands.
The predictable response to the original contract announcement:
Right-Wing Media Attack HHS Campaign To Promote Health And Preventive Care
The PR firm Porter Novelli won the contract after a competitive bidding process. The $20 million contract was first reported by PR Week. Porter Novelli did not immediately respond to a request for comment. [The Hill, 5/12/12]
Sarah Palin: Health Care Law PR Campaign Is "A Propaganda Piece" That "Violates Many Of The Laws" Of "Government Contracts." On the May 22 edition of Fox News' On The Record, Fox News contributor Sarah Palin called the HHS campaign "one of the stupidest things I've heard coming out of Obama administration" and claimed it was a "propaganda piece" which "violates many of the procurement laws and other laws applicable to government contracts."
Kossacks have also been complaining of not having the resources to make the argument to the Winger crazies that surround us all. HealthCare.gov offers
and more.
Let us know if this helps.