Affordable Care Act

Affordable Care Act and you

The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA) last week (full text of decision here) has major implications for the US health care system. Over 32 million newly insured individuals could conceivably enter the health care system due to ACA, expanding and affecting programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal joined the health care debate on MSNBC’s Meet the Press this past Sunday, suggesting Louisiana would not fully implement the changes brought about by ACA (video here). Whether you call it Obamacare or Health Care Reform, it is important to be aware of the Affordable Care Act and the potential impact on the US health care system. Here are some informational sources and reactions from health associations:

• The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) – ACA timeline, key points & amicus briefs
• American Dental Association (ADA) reaction
• American Medical Association (AMA) information and reaction
• American Nurses Association (ANA)?áinformation and reaction
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) reaction
• American Public Health Association (APHA) reaction
• American Physical Therapy Association Reaction (APTA) reaction