This week we covered the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in detail. How well do you think the ACA worked as a healthcare policy reform? Go beyond our analysis of the outcomes and impacts. Pick 2 of the following different indicators of reform success and write a concise, well-researched paragraph on each that shows how well the ACA is performing.
Health care cost
Health care access and use
Reduction of health disparities
Improving healthcare provider competence and regulation
Impacts in particular health domains (e.g., mental health, children’s health, cancer care, etc.).
In forming your opinions and answers, be certain to bring credible, properly cited evidence to the argument.