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The Affordable Care Act Into Law

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On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. It was intended to provide the American people with better health coverage and care. Unfortunately, many people are still not covered due to a lack of information and because they simply cannot afford insurance even at a discounted price. Many feel that there is still a good deal of confusion regarding the ACA which can prevent people, especially women, from getting the coverage and care that they need. Women who are not used to getting medical care, may not know that programs now exist that make health care services free or very inexpensive. The women who are the least informed are the ones who need it the most as they experience high rates of unplanned births and chronic illnesses. It will be financially beneficial for local and state governments to find ways to get this information to women so as to prevent health problems that will cost the government millions of dollars in the long run.
1. Well-woman visits
2. Breast cancer mammography screenings every 1 to 2 years for women over age 40
3. Screening for gestational diabetes
4. High-risk human papillomavirus DNA testing
5. Counseling for sexually transmitted infections
6. Counseling and screening for HIV
7. Contraceptive counseling and methods
8. Tobacco use screening and interventions
9. Breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling
10. Screening and counseling for interpersonal and domestic Violence

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