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THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND BEYOND
The U.S. health care system was impacted significantly in 2010 by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Although the ACA improved access to health care, it emphasized the need for policies that increase funding and to streamline enrollment. Since the implementation of the ACA, newer reform policies and initiatives such as the Hospital Quality Initiative (2012), the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) (2015), the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and the American Rescue Plan Act (2021) have increased quality initiatives through regulatory laws. In this assignment, you will review the Affordable Care Act and other more recent initiatives to understand the significance of quality evolution.
Reference
Niles, N. J. (2021). Basics of the U.S. health care system (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Instructions
Using the Week 2 Assignment Template [DOCX], analyze the impacts of the ACA on the health care ecosystem we inhabit today. As part of this analysis, discuss the related significance of one other health care initiative enacted since 2010. Select this initiative from a list of the following four historical health care quality milestones:
The Hospital Quality Initiative (2012).
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) (2015).
The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) (2015).
Although MIPS is a component of MACRA, you may choose to focus on it separately.
The American Rescue Plan Act (2021).
In your assignment template, include the following:
Title page.
Introduction.
Preview the main themes of your paper.
Annotated bibliography.
Demonstrate research ability by identifying three quality sources supporting the ACA.
Demonstrate research ability by identifying three quality sources supporting your chosen focused topic in health care legislation, a regulatory agency, or a quality initiative.
Summarize each of the six articles separately to show comprehension of both topics.
Include APA citations for each source.
publish a summary (1–2 pages) addressing how the ACA and the other topic selected have impacted today’s health care ecosystem.
Conclusion.
References.
Note: Your sources for this assignment must be evidence-based research, peer-reviewed journal articles, or reliable primary sources from government or professional organization publications.
Additional Requirements
Length: Your paper must be a minimum of 3–5 double-spaced pages, not including the title page and References section.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
References: Cite and summarize at least six peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles or reliable primary sources from government or professional organization publications.
Style: Format your paper according to APA style. Refer to Evidence and APA for guidance.
Note: Please review the The Affordable Care Act and Beyond Scoring Guide before you begin the assignment.
SCORING GUIDE