What are the most critical aspects of the Affordable Care Act in terms of community and public health? What is the nurse’s role in enforcing this law?
President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in March 2010. Many of the law’s provisions directly affect health care providers. Examine the following websites:
The Affordable Care Act’s Key Features: http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/timeline/index.html
The Affordable Care Act and Other Changes in Health Care: http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/Policy-Advocacy/HealthSystemReform/AffordableCareAct.pdf
What are the most critical aspects of the Affordable Care Act in terms of community and public health? What is the nurse’s role in enforcing this law?
