Journal of the American Medical Association
Vol. 316, Issue 5, Pages 497-499
August 2016
HKS Authors
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Ethel Zimmerman Wiener Professor of Public Policy, HKS; Henry and Allison McCance Professor of Business Administration, HBS
Abstract
The author reflects on the achievements as well as the possible future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) legislation. The author referred to the challenges faced by the legislation prior to implementation including that from the Supreme Court as well as the U.S. Congress with the slim majority Senate approval. The author applauded the innovative thrusts of ACA despite the shortcomings on truly making health care more affordable with mention of the accountable care organization (ACO) system.
Citation
Chandra, Amitabh. "The Past and Future of the Affordable Care Act." Journal of the American Medical Association 316.5 (August 2016): 497-499.