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 Those who chose not to purchase insurance were given a tax penalty, however this was repealed in 2019.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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Budget Bill Addresses Important Primary Care Priorities | AAFP News | March 27, 2018 |
Lack of education breeds disparities despite equal access to care | Fierce Healthcare | September 24, 2014 |
The mortal threat to Medicaid -- and how to fix it | Los Angeles Times | January 5, 2015 |
California stumbles at shifting care for costly patients | Los Angeles Times | January 31, 2015 |
CBO Scores Senate ACA Repeal | Health Leaders Media | June 26, 2017 |
Payer Calls for More Primary Care Docs, Team Care | Health Leaders Media | October 1, 2014 |
New Study Reveals Stalled Progress Toward Value-Based Care | PR Newswire | July 17, 2018 |
Aetna Engages in Broadscale Medical Home Program:Multi-Year Commitment to CMS Innovation Center's Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative in New York and Ohio | 4 Traders | August 22, 2012 |
PCPCC Statement on Draft Senate Health Care Bill | PCPCC Press Release | June 27, 2017 |
Doctors Find Barriers to Sharing Digital Medical Records | New York Times | September 30, 2014 |