The Guide to Healthcare Reform: Reading and Commentary

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the most comprehensive attempt to improve the American healthcare system in the past 50 years. It has provided a framework for needed improvements in the system and continues to evolve since its enactment in 2010. This one-of-a-kind book walks through the evolution of the ACA and helps readers better understand its history, fundamental aspects, and implementation to date. For this book, the editor has assembled the most relevant readings from a wide variety of books, journals, and magazines. Tapping into his experience as a former healthcare executive, policy analyst, and lobbyist, McLaughlin shares his professional insight on the ACA through an analysis of the key theories that underlie the law, the significant impact of the new policies, and commentary on the readings. Readings and commentary are organized to present a broad population-health perspective.