Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
/ˈpeɪʃənt prəˌtɛkʃən ænd əˈfɔrdəbl kɛr ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute enacted in 2010 aimed at increasing health insurance coverage, lowering costs, and improving healthcare system efficiency.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act significantly expanded Medicaid eligibility.
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- patient protection and affordable care act
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as ACA; the Act includes numerous provisions impacting insurance regulations, individual mandates, and healthcare subsidies.
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