Instructions: Assignment must be done in APA format. Answer the following question. The word count for this assignment is minimum 300 words. And at least two references ( with in-text citation) is required. 1. Discussion Patient Accountability/ Affordable Care Act: Before you start your analysis please state your own position on the Affordable Care Act. Research the facts that support and disagree with your position.

Note: Being insured does not guarantee a person “access” to healthcare. e.g. physician shortage Discuss your objective analysis, based on research, of the pros and cons, of the National Healthcare Law the Affordable Care Act. Do not use opinion editorials, magazine articles, political websites etc. Use scholarly sources with APA citations. Sort out political motivations from policies.

What drove the passage of the bill? Root causes of change. What are people debating? Are they debating the most appropriate issues? What constitutes “most appropriate”? Address all three of these issues What issues are being confused? What are the big issues ? Insurance vs Access This discussion will be a challenge.

There is so much contention, misinformation, half-truths, irrelevant truths, information out of context and even outright mis/disinformation from all sides of the issue. When you address the issue be certain of the validity of your research. Avoid pundit publications. Avoid Opinion Editorials. Avoid any political biases. Check the facts before you weigh in. www.factcheck.org is one source. Seek out reliable sources. Present a balanced, fact based analysis and conclusion. Challenge, professional, postings with data/research that may be based on less than full facts. Be respectful.

Focus on facts not opinions. Despite the campaign rhetoric there may be no “right” answers here. Evaluate whether your ideas/conclusions are better/same/worse than the current best practices. This is not a sharing of opinions but a careful study of the current facts based on past history and experience. Also take into account the recent Texas Judge’s ruling that without the individual mandate the ACA is unconstitutional. Implications? Be certain to include at least two scholarly references to validate and support your positions and conclusions.

Avoid political or Op Ed blogs and opinions. Focus on solid research and data. Cite APA style Instructions: Assignment must be done in APA format. Answer the following question. The word count for this assignment is minimum 300 words. And at least two references ( with in-text citation) is required. 1. Discussion Patient Accountability/ Affordable Care Act: Before you start your analysis please state your own position on the Affordable Care Act. Research the facts that support and disagree with your position. Note: Being insured does not guarantee a person “access” to healthcare. e.g. physician shortage Discuss your objective analysis, based on research, of the pros and cons, of the National Healthcare Law the Affordable Care Act. Do not use opinion editorials, magazine articles, political websites etc. Use scholarly sources with APA citations. Sort out political motivations from policies. What drove the passage of the bill? Root causes of change. What are people debating? Are they debating the most appropriate issues? What constitutes “most appropriate”? Address all three of these issues What issues are being confused? What are the big issues ? Insurance vs Access This discussion will be a challenge. There is so much contention, misinformation, half-truths, irrelevant truths, information out of context and even outright mis/disinformation from all sides of the issue. When you address the issue be certain of the validity of your research. Avoid pundit publications. Avoid Opinion Editorials. Avoid any political biases. Check the facts before you weigh in. www.factcheck.org is one source.

Seek out reliable sources. Present a balanced, fact based analysis and conclusion. Challenge, professional, postings with data/research that may be based on less than full facts. Be respectful. Focus on facts not opinions. Despite the campaign rhetoric there may be no “right” answers here. Evaluate whether your ideas/conclusions are better/same/worse than the current best practices. This is not a sharing of opinions but a careful study of the current facts based on past history and experience. Also take into account the recent Texas Judge’s ruling that without the individual mandate the ACA is unconstitutional. Implications? Be certain to include at least two scholarly references to validate and support your positions and conclusions. Avoid political or Op Ed blogs and opinions. Focus on solid research and data. Cite APA style