Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (pronunciation: pay-shənt prə-ˈtek-shən ənd ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl ke(ə)r ækt, also known as PPACA or Obamacare) is a significant piece of legislation in the United States that was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. The etymology of the term comes from the aim of the act, which is to protect patients and make healthcare more affordable.

Overview

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a comprehensive health care reform law, which has three primary goals: to make health insurance more affordable for individuals, to expand the Medicaid program, and to support innovative medical care delivery methods to lower the costs of health care overall.

Provisions

The Act includes numerous provisions, such as prohibiting insurers from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions, expanding the coverage of Medicaid, and improving healthcare delivery systems.

Impact

The impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been widespread, affecting not only individuals and families but also employers and the healthcare industry as a whole. It has led to an increase in the number of people with health insurance in the United States, and has also led to changes in the way healthcare is delivered and paid for.

Criticism and Controversy

Despite its achievements, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has also been the subject of criticism and controversy. Critics argue that it has led to increased healthcare costs and has also resulted in people losing their existing health insurance coverage.

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