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The Ages and Stages of the ACA at 1-yr
Posted by Ricky Choi, MD, MPH, NPA Board Member April 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) turned one year old last month and as a pediatrician; I find it helpful to review its progress in developmental stages. Just as a child learns to roll, crawl, and then walk, the ACA has made incredible strides this past year and its benefits will also continue [...]
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Is the Affordable Care Act (un)constitutional?
Posted by Benjamin Schaefer, MD February 27, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Being a native of Germany, I have always had a different perspective on health care in the United States. Coming from a country with near universal coverage, and somewhat naïve, I was surprised that when we were offered health insurance upon entering residency, some of my future colleagues opted to not have coverage for medication. [...]
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Join the Conversation: What do you think about the individual mandate?
Posted by Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH January 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM
The individual mandate to purchase health insurance is one of the most contentious provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Many believe it is necessary to reduce the number of uninsured and the corresponding amount of uncompensated care. Starting in 2014, it will be paired with premium tax credits to help middle and low-income families afford [...]
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