Homework: Healthcare Policy and Economics
Healthcare Coverage Gap
The ACA was meant to provide quality health care coverage for all yet a coverage gap for some populations especially in states that oppose Medicaid expansion. Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the coverage gap problem, who is impacted by the coverage gap, the role the ACA plays in the coverage gap, why the coverage gap should be closed, and solutions/ recommendations for closing the gap. Address the following in your PowerPoint:
1) Select one state opposed to Medicaid expansion and describe why. Then, consider your own state. What are the benefits and drawbacks to Medicaid expansion in your state?
2) Define what the coverage gap is (problem/issue)
3) Discuss how the coverage gap impact low income healthcare consumers population.
4) What role does the ACA have in widening or closing the coverage gap?
5) Why is it important to close the gap (implications for positive social change)?
6) What are some solutions to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare equity help close the gap? Include recommendations and/or solutions.
Your PowerPoint presentation should include/address:
a) Title Slide (1 slide)
b) Objectives Slide (1 slide)
c) Medicaid expansion (1-2 slides)
d) Coverage gap - define/problem/issue (1-2 slides)
e) Coverage gap impact on low income healthcare consumers (2-3 slides)
f) Role ACA has in widening or closing the coverage gap (1-2 slides)
g) Close the gap (1-2 slides)
h) Solutions to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare equity help close the gap? (2-3 slides)
i) Reference slide (1-2 slides).
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.