The Affordable Care Act was a groundbreaking moment in regards to healthcare legislation reform. Its goal was to decrease overall healthcare expenditures as an insurance mandate required more people to be paying premiums, which helped offset the healthcare costs of the sicker population. In addition, middle class families were provided subsidies to purchase higher quality insurance. Those who chose not to purchase insurance were given a tax penalty, however this was repealed in 2019. Another important factor of the ACA was the creation of an insurance exchange; an online market allowing consumers to compare and purchase health insurance plans.
Since the ACA was passed, the healthcare landscape has changed significantly. A larger emphasis is now placed on quality and preventative care. While some of the regulations within the ACA are no longer in place, many states have taken note of the increased emphasis on primary/preventative care and made that a point of emphasis within their own healthcare plans. Several states have passed legislation, or are working towards legislation that reallocates healthcare spending to primary care, with the intention of providing higher quality care.
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Key Senate, House Committee Chairmen Offer Plan to Fix Medicare Doctor Payments | Kaiser Health News | October 31, 2013 |
Medicare Advantage Riding High As New Insurers Flock To Sell To Seniors | Kaiser Health News | October 15, 2018 |
More Health Plan Choices At Work. What’s The Catch? | Kaiser Health News | July 21, 2015 |
Health Care Tops Guns, Economy As Voters’ Top Issue | Kaiser Health News | October 18, 2018 |
Primary Care Doctors Look at Payment Overhaul After Pandemic Disruption | Kaiser Health News | August 12, 2020 |
Medicare Data Show Wide Differences In ACOs’ Patient Care | Kaiser Health News | February 21, 2014 |
As billions in tax dollars flow to private Medicaid plans, who's minding the store? | Kaiser Health News | October 19, 2018 |
Like It Or Not, Obamacare Is Reshaping The Healthcare Industry | Forbes | October 7, 2014 |
With Palin 'Death Panels' Debunked, Congress Pushes End-Of-Life Planning | Forbes | July 5, 2015 |
Multiple Pay Cuts Hit Doctors In 2015 | Forbes | January 1, 2015 |