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Book SynopsisA Different Perspective on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provides a brief history of health insurance within the United States, offering an accessible perspective on the highly contentious Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). This book traces the political and financial conditions that led to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. Thoroughly researched, A Different Perspective on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act details the drastic increase of health care expenditures in both state legislatures and the federal government, the fiscal strain experienced throughout the nation, and the main objectives of President Barack Obama's 2010 healthcare reform plan.
Trade Review"This book is a well-written, concise yet comprehensive update on changes within the health care system in America. Its emphasis on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act allows it to serve as a stand-alone textbook or as an adjunct to a broader text on health care. It should be a must read for new students to the field." -- Thomas Nicholson, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Kentucky
“This book is timely and a valuable resource for understanding recent changes in the American health care system. It adds significance to the broader discourse on health care reform in the United States. A readable text that is valuable to a broad spectrum of audiences including policymakers, professionals, health care analysts, and the general public.” -- Alex Sekwat, Tennessee State University
Table of ContentsTables and Figures Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction—Background Prior to Enactment of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Chapter 2: Basis for TennCare Implementation Chapter 3: A Brief History of the Financing, Costing and Economics of Health Care in the United States Chapter 4: The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Plan Chapter 5: Main Components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Chapter 6: Health Insurance Providers in Tennessee Chapter 7: Impact of Affordable Care Act on Insurance Companies Chapter 8: Conclusions Bibliography Index About the Author
