Health Care Reform : Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

For centuries, health care has been an ever changing entity within the United States. The cost of health insurance, medication, and medical care has fluctuated from high to low. Over the years with all the changes to healthcare, those in Congress try to appease everyone that is involved. For example, trying to make healthcare affordable for those who are less fortunate and live around the poverty line. As well as, employers who may have to revamp their insurance plans offered to the employees. Recently the talk about healthcare has put many people in an uproar. Health care reform has been a very debatable topic since President Obama has been in office. Health care reform, also known as Obama Care, has a section called the Affordable Care

This paper explores the flaws within the healthcare system in America that was passed as the Affordable Care Act and Patient Protection Act (PPACA); although, the intent behind the act was meant to do no harm, it seems as if the Affordable Care Act did more harm than good within the majority of the population. There are many sides to any issue, especially concerning the healthcare system within the United States, but based off of research, statistics, and articles one can obviously perceive it to be a good effort upon the American government. Questions arise upon efficiency from a physical/quality perspective of the American people, and also the monetary aspect. As stated, the issue of the Affordable Care Act is somewhat controversial and the politics of the subject are rarely black and white, but an objective view upon the issue is necessary to fully appreciate the act and constructively analyze the issue at hand, and the concerns that arose due to the act. Signed into the law on March 23rd, 2010 by President Barack Obama were the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA was expected to revolutionize American healthcare insurance security by expanding healthcare coverage, lowering insurance costs, improving the quality of medical care, etc., but it seemed to have done just the opposite. One can surely assume that the intent behind the healthcare innovation was completely genuine; however, one certainty can observe the issues following the ACA and Patient

Healthcare reform has become an important issue with many Americans since the passage of the Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act in 2010. It took years of fighting and refining the bill before it became law, and it represents the lasting legacy of the Obama administration. The Act will allow millions of Americans who were previously uninsured to gain coverage through expanded Medicaid and Medicare programs or through federal or state insurance exchanges. Although the idea of providing healthcare to those who need it but can’t afford it is a noble one, one major question remains. Who will pay for the increase costs associated with expanding coverage? Health insurance is predicated on the spreading of risk. The young and healthy are used to subsidize the cost associated with the care of the old and unhealthy. Congress attempted to address this by placing within the Affordable Care Act a provision which imposes a “tax” of one percent of taxable income on any American who chose not to purchase insurance coverage with the tax increasing every year up to 2.5% for every year they go without coverage. Despite this provision many young Americans are opting out of health coverage and instead will pay the tax. Younger people are making this choice because the tax they pay will ultimately cost them less than a year’s worth of coverage. Not having the younger population covering the costs of the unhealthy could lead to a “death spiral” because private insurance companies are

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is legislation signed into law by the Obama Administration in 2010 and is gradually becoming implemented over several years. As of 2014 the ACA is requiring nearly every American to have an approved level of health insurance or pay a penalty. The required insurance coverage includes nearly 34 million Americans who are currently or were previously uninsured and is subsidized mainly through Medicaid and Health Insurance Exchanges that will completely or partially pay for coverage. The ACA goes beyond requirements for the individual by including extensive requirements on the health insurance industry and several regulations on the practice of medicine.

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented in March of 2010 by President Barak Obama. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obama care went into effect on January 1st of 2014. More than half of the United States of America was uninsured before the ACA was put into effect. The goal of the ACA is to provide those who fall in the “gap” with health insurance.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010. The ACA is considered the most expansive healthcare reform legislation in the United States since the formation of Medicaid and Medicare in 1965 (Berg & Dickow, 2014). The creation of the ACA ushered in a new progression for the United States healthcare system that put an emphasis on preventive services and primary care (Berg & Dickow, 2014). The ACA also aided in the public problem of the being uninsured in this country. It worked to provide insurance coverage to millions within the United States who are currently uninsured. The ACA is also working to combat the problem areas within the current healthcare system that are of need of modification so that the consumer needs for safe care and improved health outcomes are met (Berg & Dickow, 2014). The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s goals are to the address many different components of reform. It addresses implementing ways for quality, affordable health care for all Americans, the role of pubic programs, enhancing the quality and efficiency of health care, the prevention of chronic disease as well as improving public health, the health care workforce, improved transparency and program integrity policies, improve the access to innovative medical therapies, community living assistance services and supports, and lastly, revenue provisions (Berg & Dickow, 2014).

The Patient Protection and Affordable care Act also known as Affordable Care Act, Obama Care and ACA is an act signed into law by the current president of the United States, Barack Obama in March 23, 2010. Beginning in 2014, any failure to purchase minimum coverage will result in a person being fined. Also included in the Act are individual mandate requirements, expanding public programs, health insurance exchanges, transition to private insurance, what is required of employers and cost and coverage estimates. I chose to write on this topic in support the Affordable Care Act, because as registered nurse working in the emergency room I have dealt with people that are not insured and therefore, were unable to afford healthcare. I wanted to learn more about and make the affordable Care Act work. I don 't think people should scrounge to get affordable healthcare even though sometimes it is not the best healthcare.

The introduction of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 has been the best perspective to allocate resources to improve access, cost, and quality of care to all Americans in recent years. It is has allowed the expansion of Medicaid, which in turn provides coverage to millions of low-income Americans, it extended family coverage for children to twenty-six years old, and ultimately, more than seventeen million Americans have gained health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Quite impressive, yet it is not as appealing as it seems; for the government implemented a plan attempting to create universal healthcare within the private sector. This, in course, made few rates fall while many others rose. An online article

What are some words that come to mind when Americans think about health insurance in this day in age? Expensive, deductibles, out of pocket, mandatory, out of network, copayments? Those words sounds just about right. Well, thanks to the affordable care act hopefully those thoughts should and have changed. Maybe subsidy, assistance, affordable, for everyone would be some words that come to mind. All focusing on what some call Obama Care which is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and officially called The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The ACA was designed to reform not only healthcare but health insurance industries as well. It is now a federal statue in the United States of America that was signed into law in March of 2010 by President Barack Obama. Although created 5 years ago, the major phase began in January of 2014. Hospitals and primary physicians were to turn their practices around financially and even their technology in order for better health outcomes and lower costs to come about all while improving their services. In other words, practices were to increase the quality of services that they provide and at a lower and affordable price for consumers. There were a lot of backlash and confusion that came from Americans because of the act. Yet, there are great outcomes and there are also things that can be better about the ACA. Let’s take a look at the beginning, present and even possibly the future.

In the beginning of the year 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed and enacted legislatively by Congress in order to increase public access to health care at a reduced cost. The ultimate goal of the ACA was create a better overall atmosphere for workplace heath and safety by making healthcare more affordable. However, the passage of the ACA did have some unforeseen consequences in regards to worker compensation.

The patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is the most debatable act which was signed into law on March 23rd, 2010 by President Obama ("Obamacare Bill: Full PPACA & Related Laws," n.d.). According to "Affordable Care Act and the IAFF" (2014), PPACA has three main objectives: expand access to healthcare coverage, shield patients against illogical actions by health insurance companies, and cut healthcare costs. The United States (U.S.) is the only advanced country that spend twice as much on patient care, yet still has greater rates of preventable deaths caused by curable illnesses. High healthcare spending, lack of access to healthcare services, and restrictions by health insurance companies to obtain crucial health services are the driving force behind the PPACA. PPACA was passed to benefit every citizen of America, but many view this law as problematic and challenging. Is PPACA constructive or destructive? This paper will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of PPACA.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has been one of the most controversial laws in the history of The United States. One of the key components of the law is the creation of health insurance exchanges. The states had the option to establish a state managed exchange, partner with the federal government, or let the federal government establish the exchange for them. Several states have opted to let the federal government establish the exchange for them. As of May 28, 2013, there are 17 State-based Marketplaces; 7 Partnership Marketplaces; 27 Federally Facilitated Marketplaces.1

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is legislation President Barack Obama passed in 2010. The PPACA seeks to reform healthcare throughout the United States of America by expanding coverage, containing healthcare associated costs, and improving healthcare quality (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013). The PPACA has many implications both at the federal and state level that are important to note, which are more fully appreciated within the context of client health or financial outcomes. With that in mind, the health status of Minnesota will be explored in-depth with an emphasis on health disparities before an overview and critique of the PPACA is provided. The

As the nation moves in the direction of practical application of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, understanding the capability of change will require tremendous uplift of the American human services conveyance. Keeping that in mind, the new law looks to reinforce the country 's essential care establishment through upgraded repayment rates for suppliers and the utilization of imaginative conveyance models, for example, persistent focused medical homes. Evidences recommend that these methodologies can return considerable advantages to both patients and suppliers by expanding access to essential care administrations, decreasing regulatory limitations and loads, and encouraging coordination over the continuum of care (Davis,