Module 2 (Week 3) Discussion; Politics and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Instructions
Regardless of political affiliation, individuals often grow concerned when considering perceived competing interests of government and their impact on topics of interest to them. The realm of healthcare is no different. Some people feel that local, state, and federal policies and legislation can be either helped or hindered by interests other than the benefit to society.
Consider for example that the number one job of a legislator is to be reelected. Cost can be measured in votes as well as dollars. Thus, it is important to consider the legislator’s perspective on either promoting or not promoting a certain initiative in the political landscape.
To Prepare:
- Review the Resources and reflect on efforts to repeal/replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Consider who benefits the most when policy is developed and in the context of policy implementation.
By Day 3 of Week 3
Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses of the votes views may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress’ decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid). Remember, the number one job of a legislator is to be re-elected. Please check your discussion grading rubric to ensure your responses meet the criteria.
By Day 6 of Week 3
Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days by expanding on their explanation and providing an example that supports their explanation or respectfully challenging their explanation and providing an example. Click on the Reply button below to reveal the textbox for entering your message. Then click on the Submit button to post your message.
SOLUTION
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) represents a comprehensive health reform, which was signed into law by President Obama in 2013. The main objective of the law is to provide an extension of health-related provisions to the Americans. When a health policy is formulated and implemented regarding healthcare, it greatly impacts nurses and patients. However, I think that when a policy is formulated and implemented, the legislators benefit from the policy. It is because policymakers only focus on how various changes would affect their chances for re- election and not how the people would be affected by various policy changes (Milstead & Short, 2019).…..please click the icon below to purchase the solution at $10