Discussion: Overinsured, Underinsured, And Uninsured
Prior to engaging in this discussion, be sure to read Chapters 4 and 5 from the textbook and review the information included in the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" Preview the document detailed summary, the information provided on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website, and any relevant Instructor Guidance.
Presently, the United States is a fragmented system that offers a misdistribution of "haves" and "have nots" which impact the cost of delivering health care. The United States is currently a nation of overinsured, underinsured, and uninsured people. In light of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), how do you see these issues being corrected so that a majority of the population has access to quality health care? In an initial post of 250-300 words, communicate the relevant aspects of the ACA that will impact these issues. Analyze and describe how the role of public policy will affect changes in this distribution. Evaluate and explain some of the social-cultural issues that might present potential problems as this plays out across the country. What implications associated with the ACA might lead to a paradigm shift in the ways in which we view access to health care?
Guided Response: Read several of your classmates' posts and provide a substantive written response to at least two of your peers. Did your classmates identify the same or different potential problems than you included in your post? How might you reconsider your original position based on the problems presented by your peers? What specific aspects of the paradigm shift did your classmates present that made you reflect differently on the potential outcomes of the ACA? Explain your reasoning.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.