Download or read book The Simple Reader s Guide to Understanding the Affordable Care Act ACA Health Care Reform written by Denecia A. Jones and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Simple Reader's Guide to Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Care Reform seeks to help you understand: - What is health care reform? - Why is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Care Reform here? - What is the ACA, a.k.a Obama Care? - What are things you must know about ACA? - How will ACA affect your individual, family and group health insurance plans? - How can you purchase health insurance after 2013? - How does a small or large business become and remain compliant? - What is happening to the US health care system? - How will the reform affect hospitals, physicians, and patient care? - What are the overall benefits and challenges of ACA? "By writing The Simple Reader's Guide to Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Care Reform, Denecia Jones has provided a tremendous public service to the millions of Americans whose lives are profoundly affected by the Affordable Care Act. Knowledge is power, and Ms. Jones is certainly providing power to the people." --Wallace Ford, JD, professor in the School of Public Administration, Metropolitan College of New York

Download or read book The Guide to Healthcare Reform written by Daniel McLaughlin and published by Aupha/Hap Book. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 i the system and continues to evolve since its enactment in 2010. This book walks through the evolution of the ACA and helps readers better understand its history, fundamental aspects, and implementation to date. -- Publisher description.

Download or read book The Simple Reader S Guide to Understanding the Affordable Care Act Aca Health Care Reform written by Denecia A. Jones and published by AbbottPress. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Simple Readers Guide to Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Care Reform seeks to help you understand: What is health care reform? Why is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Care Reform here? What is the ACA, a.k.a Obama Care? What are things you must know about ACA? How will ACA affect your individual, family and group health insurance plans? How can you purchase health insurance after 2013? How does a small or large business become and remain compliant? What is happening to the US health care system? How will the reform affect hospitals, physicians, and patient care? What are the overall benefits and challenges of ACA? By writing The Simple Readers Guide to Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Care Reform, Denecia Jones has provided a tremendous public service to the millions of Americans whose lives are profoundly affected by the Affordable Care Act. Knowledge is power, and Ms. Jones is certainly providing power to the people. Wallace Ford, JD, professor in the School of Public Administration, Metropolitan College of New York

Download or read book The Guide to Healthcare Reform written by Daniel B. McLaughlin and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 i the system and continues to evolve since its enactment in 2010. This book walks through the evolution of the ACA and helps readers better understand its history, fundamental aspects, and implementation to date. -- Publisher description.

Download or read book Affordable Care Act For Dummies written by Lisa Yagoda and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential and easy-to-understand guide to the Affordable Care Act The Affordable Care Act For Dummies is your survival guide to understanding the changes in our health care system and how they benefit you. Written in down-to-earth language, this handy resource outlines new protections under the Affordable Care Act, and walks you through what you—as an individual or an employer—need to do to select the best health insurance plan for your needs. With this book, you get answers to your top questions about how the law applies to you. The folks that bring you the For Dummies line of useful, educational books have teamed up with AARP to give you a hands-on guide that offers insight into how to make the right decisions about health care and improve your quality of life. It is filled with examples, ideas, and information as well as useful takeaways to help you take full advantage of the reforms. Uncover the 10 essential benefits of the Affordable Health Care Act Receive guidance on what will improve if you already have insurance coverage If you don't have coverage, determine which insurance program is right for you and your family and whether you're eligible for financial assistance Find out what changes businesses large and small can anticipate Learn how to avoid scammers who are taking advantage of consumers' confusion Use this complete guide to get the facts about the Affordable Care Act, clear up any misconceptions you may have about the law, and prepare for the health care choices ahead.

Download or read book The Affordable Care Act as a National Experiment written by Harry P. Selker and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the landmark 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) from the perspective of health policy research as translational science. It delineates a new perspective about the creation and potential impact of the ACA and guides the development of health policy that is supported by best evidence that, in turn, transforms into practice, policy, and public benefit. Told by those involved in the creation and implementation of the ACA, the book reviews the history and impact of this ground-breaking legislation and recommends priorities, objectives, and next steps for translational research as the ACA is implemented. The book includes coverage of these topics: · Objectives of the ACA · Analysis of data collected from healthcare reform programs in Vermont and Massachusetts to inform national implementation of the ACA · Engaging the public in, and building support for, ACA implementation · Interplay of federal, state, and local healthcare policy decisions arising from the enforcement of the ACA Featuring contributions from nationally renowned leaders in healthcare policy, this book adds to the public conversation about the ACA and its role in shaping health policy and contributes to a more realistic, nuanced, and productive understanding of this landmark legislation by physicians, policy makers, and the public. It also provides a framework for next steps in continuing to improve U.S. health policy.

Download or read book ObamaCare Citizen s Guide written by Bartholomew Okonkwo and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a more objective and less political easy-to-read guide to the law than other highly advertised books on the topic ---ObamaCare FactsIt's almost impossible to turn on the news these days without hearing about Obamacare or its official title, the Affordable Care Act. This was signed into law on March 23, 2010 by President Barack Obama. Despite attempts by previous administrations, none was successful in achieving significant reform of the health care system. However, the health reform law, disapprovingly referred to as Obamacare by some members of the Republican Party, has created a stir of controversy regarding its effectiveness, overall costs and potential impact on the US debt. Between those declaring it to be the worst thing since Hitler and those singing its praises, it can be very difficult to understand exactly what Obamacare is and its implications for every American.Now, This collection dispels false fears by giving you more objective and less political easy-to-read guide to the law, helping readers understand the basics of the ObamaCare health care plan and bill, so you can decide for yourself what you think of ObamaCare, based on the facts and not the News Radio / TV opinions. It serves as a valuable resource for those currently insured, those who are not, and the tens of millions of seniors, youth, business people and others who will be affected by the new law.

Download or read book Understanding the Affordable Care ACT written by M D Robert G Brooks and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to the Affordable Care Act for health leaders and advanced students of health policy. Uses a balanced approach and extensive citations to capture both the original intent of the ACA and the many findings that are now available on its implementation.

Download or read book The Medical Library Association Guide to Answering Questions about the Affordable Care Act written by Emily Vardell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), librarians are more frequently called upon to provide assistance with navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace and understanding health insurance terminology and forms. Libraries offer an ideal context for health insurance information seeking, as librarians have traditionally assisted with completing public assistance forms and are well-trained in ascertaining and meeting information needs. This book is designed to serve as a practical guide for librarians seeking to learn more about the ACA; locate authoritative, nonbiased information regarding the ACA; and serve patrons searching for ACA information for personal or research purposes. While the book focuses specifically on the unique role that health sciences librarians play in serving the general public, health care providers, biomedical researchers, and health sciences students, the book contains guidance relevant to any information professional working with ACA information. Tailored to a librarian audience, this authoritative guide from the Medical Library Association begins with a general introduction to the Affordable Care Act, highlighting the aspects of the ACA legislation most pertinent to librarians. The following chapter focuses on the role of the librarian in relation to ACA implementation. Next, a chapter on health insurance literacy provides a foundation for those seeking to familiarize themselves with research on individuals’ understanding of health insurance concepts. The following chapter builds on this foundation, discussing how a librarian can breakdown an ACA question, including a step-by-step guide. The last part of the book focuses on trends in ACA and health insurance information provision. It begins with a general overview of the types of ACA information services librarians are providing. Next, ten librarians are highlighted as case studies of the types on information services provided by health sciences librarians responding to ACA information needs. These chapters are designed to serve as springboards for those librarians interested in learning best practices and recommendations. The last chapter contains an authoritative list of recommended, unbiased ACA resources. This annotated bibliography is an excellent place for librarians to familiarize themselves with ACA logistical information as well as locate authoritative resources on insurance terminology. As librarians are increasingly being called upon to address health insurance information needs from the general public as well as researchers, this text provides concrete, helpful advice in providing unbiased, evidence-based answers.

Download or read book Health Care Reform written by Jonathan Gruber and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A graphic explanation of the PPACA act"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Obamacare Simplified written by Hamisu Salihu and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-11-12 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ObamaCare, otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has become law in the United States and has lead to a major reform of the healthcare industry. Although the law has received wide media coverage, the majority of our citizens still do not understand the basic tenets of the law. This book simplifies the main provisions of ObamaCare, using a question and response format that reflects the daily struggles and interactions with processes involved in ObamaCare coverage, while using scenarios to reinforce understanding. The reader will be introduced to the health exchange, including information on available subsidies based on income, penalty tax and how one qualifies for Medicaid under ObamaCare. Reviewing the content of this book will allow the reader to understand the goals of universal coverage, essential health benefits, and qualification criteria for tax credits. It is a must-read for those who want to benefit the most from the ObamaCare Act.

Download or read book The Affordable Care Act written by Tamara Thompson and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to increase health insurance quality and affordability, lower the uninsured rate by expanding insurance coverage, and reduce the costs of healthcare overall. Along with sweeping change came sweeping criticisms and issues. This book explores the pros and cons of the Affordable Care Act, and explains who benefits from the ACA. Readers will learn how the economy is affected by the ACA, and the impact of the ACA rollout.

Download or read book Citizen s Guide to Health Care Reform 2nd Ed written by Robert L McCan Ph D and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the most far-reaching legislation of this generation. Yet, every section of its 2,000 double-spaced pages is designed to answer a single question: "How do we create a health care system that includes every citizen and improves health outcomes while controlling costs?" Understand this complex law-including those aspects that have not been adequately covered by the media and hence are not widely known--and see how you are personally affected. Equally important, learn about creating public policy that serves the common good. See how the ACA reforms build on the existing components of our health care system, fill in the gaps, and provide for continuous improvement. Learn how the new law is taking hold and transforming the entire system of health care in America for the better. Yes, we are expanding coverage, saving lives, and controlling costs. The ACA is working! Learn about the health care systems of other countries. Look at the moral issues embedded in this debate. Understand glitches and shortcomings. Examine the Republican response and alternative. After decades of political struggle, America now has a working plan to manage our health care system-the Affordable Care Act. But an informed and vigilant citizenry is essential to track implementation, support strategic adjustments when needed, and prevent the law from being co-opted by special interests.

Download or read book Healthcare Reform in America written by Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable handbook makes the U.S. health care system understandable, reviews the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or "Obamacare," describes past health care reform efforts, and covers the important organizations and people involved in U.S. health care reform. Why does the United States produce poorer outcomes for Americans in terms of health care than most other developed countries that spend a lower percentage of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on health care? Should health insurance be private or should it be managed by the government? The second edition of Healthcare Reform in America: A Reference Handbook addresses these complex and difficult questions and many more in its thorough treatment of one of the most controversial issues in contemporary American discourse. The work provides a broad introduction to the history and key issues in the development and reform of the U.S. health care system. It then addresses the recent passage of the Affordable Care Act and the myriad of significant expected changes due to the Act, thereby providing readers with information essential to understanding the current issues regarding health care reform. This work serves as a valuable resource to high school and college students as well as to general readers wanting to learn about the history and current focus of health care reform in the United States.

Download or read book ObamaCare Dummies Guide written by Democratic Policy Committee and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (The first and only section-by-section analysis of the Affordable Care Act now amended to include Table of Content). With over 900 pages and some 450 provisions, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (otherwise known as Health Care Reform, or "Obamacare") is one of the most complex pieces of legislation ever signed into law. No surprise, then, that the public ends up bewildered as very few Americans have actually read it. But this book provides a complete section-by-section analysis of the law in a simple language that will help those who have been wondering what it will mean for our health, our wallets and our country. If you want to read the whole law, go ahead. But reading this section by section analysis is the next best thing

Download or read book The Ultimate Obamacare Handbook 2015 2016 edition written by Kimberly Amadeo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, makes health insurance available to the majority of Americans. In fact, failure to obtain coverage will result in penalties, but the process of obtaining insurance can be daunting. This brief handbook explains the law and its history and tells readers how to apply for coverage and any exemptions and subsidies if they are eligible. Editor Amadeo, an expert on the act, discusses the benefits of having insurance and how the plan is financed. Each chapter has references, and the book has a glossary and a bibliography to help readers. This is a useful resource, but libraries should also have information about local exchanges if their states have them." — Barbara Bibel, BOOKLIST, March 15, 2016 issue Obamacare can save you money, but only if you know how it really works. Americans have been barraged with fifteen times more negative than positive news about Obamacare. As a result, 40 percent of the people who dislike it actually qualified for insurance subsidies and don't realize it. Hardworking, middle-class families need facts, not opinions, to get all the benefits they deserve. Here you'll find: A guide to buying low-cost health insurance Step-by-step instructions to signing up for insurance Directions to apply for Obamacare exemptions Eligibility requirements for subsidies Definitions of insurance, health care, and Obama terms Real-life stories of people who have already been helped This handbook refutes the myths about the Affordable Care Act with research-based evidence. It reveals the seven reasons why health care costs so much, as well as how the ACA attacks those costs. You'll learn who really gets benefits from subsidies and who pays for them. Most importantly, this book uncovers how the ACA might save you and your family money in 2016 and beyond.

Download or read book Affordable Care Tax written by Joseph A. Gabra, CPA and published by LifeRich Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Affordable Care Act is now a reality, and it holds implications for all Americans. If you don't obtain minimum essential coverage, you'll find yourself penalized when you file a tax return, and there are other rules you need to follow regarding income tax. In this guidebook to understanding the ACA--also known as Obamacare--certified public accountant and insurance agent Joseph A. Gabra walks you through what you need to know to make an informed decision about the costs and benefits of obtaining insurance coverage. There's important information for people trying to make decisions about health care, for insurance agents seeking to provide wise counsel to clients, and for those who are self prepare their own tax return. Learn how to: understand the tax penalty calculation and its exemption; calculate the true cost of health insurance; keep more money in your pocket without breaking any laws. With a glossary of key terms, practical case studies in a question-and-answer format, and key insights about a misunderstood law, this guidebook helps you make critical decisions about some of the most important things in life: your health, the health of your loved ones, and your money.