Susan Johnson

OPINION: Virtually every American has benefited in some way from the ACA, whether they realize it or not.

OPINION: Medicare and Medicaid have been subject to relentless debate since President Johnson signed them into law 50 years ago. But they have worked as intended, to provide millions of Americans with health care.

OPINION: This holiday season, the most important card any of us can receive is a health insurance card.

OPINION: After decades of failed attempts to provide security and hope to America's seniors and vulnerable people, the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid wasn’t just health care reform, it was a turning point in our nation’s history.

Today is the "Great American Smokeout," a campaign to encourage smokers to not smoke for one day, with the hope that it may serve as the first of many days to be smoke free. We can all do our part to reduce the number of smokers and help to eliminate tobacco-related diseases.