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Week 4 Discussion Forum
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 led many Americans to question their reliance on health insurance, including its costs and benefits. Review the following information from the Commonwealth Fund website on risk-adjustment and the ACA: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2011/may/risk-adjustment-under-the-aca
State your opinions on the Affordable Care Act and support them with research. Reflect on capitation rates being adjusted to account for risk factors in the population.
Week 4 Discussion Forum Answer
The ratification and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) became one of the greatest steps towards reforming the healthcare system in the United States of America. Specifically, the Affordable Care Act envisions in providing affordable, easy access, and available healthcare services towards the people of the country, especially for those less fortunate and marginalized populations.