States Strategies

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FEDBACK: ASSIGNMENT GRADING CRITERIA

1) Rational/Adoption (30 points): - 25 POINTS ( You cover the rational but did not state how the reform was adapted/voted)

2) Funding Structure 30 points: - 25 POINTS (be very specific about what percentage from Federal and what percentage form State? Private? Etc.

3) Impact on Healthcare 30 points: - 25 POINTS (you repeated the same sentence 7 times)

4) APA Format 10 points: - 5 POINTS (you did not add the citations in the memo, it becomes plagiarism. You repeated the same information over and over

TOTAL POINTS: 80

MEMO

TO: DR. Odiane Medacier

FROM: Lianet Aroche, Fridny Eglantin, Buenalynn Sagrado

DATE: June 11, 2022

SUBJECT: State Health Policy Reform Innovation Comment by Medacier, Odiane: YOUR SUBJECT SHOULD BE: Florida Health Choices in 2014

Introduction

In response to the Affordable Care Act, Florida state implemented a health insurance marketplace called Florida Health Choices in 2014. The marketplace is designed to help residents compare and purchase health insurance plans. The marketplace offers a variety of health plans, including private plans and plans from the state's Medicaid program. Florida residents can also use the marketplace to apply for federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance. Comment by Medacier, Odiane: CAPITAL: State

Adoption of the Act Comment by Medacier, Odiane: You did not say how this reform was adopted/voted in the legislature. Everything you say here ia about rational and what the reform is.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was the rationale for Florida state implementation of a health insurance marketplace called Florida Health Choices in 2014. The ACA was passed by the federal government in 2010, requiring all states to create a health insurance marketplace. The marketplace is designed to help residents compare and purchase health insurance plans. The marketplace offers a variety of health plans, including private plans and plans from the state's Medicaid program. Florida residents can also use the marketplace to apply for federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance. In addition to the health insurance marketplace, Florida has implemented several other health reform initiatives in response to the ACA. For example, the state has expanded its Medicaid program to cover more low-income residents. The expansion is funded by a combination of federal and state resources.

In addition, Florida has created a statewide health insurance exchange, a marketplace for health insurance plans. The exchange offers a variety of health plans, including private plans and plans from the state's Medicaid program. Florida residents can also use the exchange to apply for federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance. Florida has also implemented several reforms to improve the quality of health care. For example, the state has created a quality improvement organization to help health care providers improve the quality of care. The organization provides resources and technical assistance to health care providers. In addition, Florida has implemented several initiatives to improve the quality of care in nursing homes. For example, the state has created a quality assurance team to inspect nursing homes and identify problems. Comment by Medacier, Odiane: You already stated that

The Funding Structure Comment by Medacier, Odiane: How much money is spent what is the percentage? Is it only the state the funds it or also federal? Private? Where did the money come from?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides funding for the health insurance marketplace in Florida. The state of Florida also spends money on several health care quality initiatives. Florida also spends money on public health initiatives. The state also funds a program called Florida Healthy Kids.

Its Impact

The health insurance marketplace has helped millions of Florida residents obtain health insurance. The marketplace offers a variety of health plans, including private plans and plans from the state's Medicaid program. Florida residents can also use the marketplace to apply for federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance.

Expanding Medicaid has helped millions of low-income Florida residents obtain health insurance. The expansion is funded by a combination of federal and state resources.

The creation of the health insurance exchange has helped millions of Florida residents obtain health insurance. The exchange offers a variety of health plans, including private plans and plans from the state's Medicaid program. Florida residents can also use the exchange to apply for federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance. Comment by Medacier, Odiane: This is the 5th time you repeat the same thing

The quality improvement organization has helped Florida health care providers improve the quality of care. In addition, the organization provides resources and technical assistance to health care providers. Comment by Medacier, Odiane: Is this part of the same reform? You have to make that clear…

The quality assurance team has helped Florida nursing homes improve the quality of care. In addition, the team provides technical assistance to nursing homes to help them improve the quality of care.

Florida Quitline has helped thousands of Florida residents quit smoking. In addition, the program provides counseling and medication to residents who want to quit smoking.

Florida Healthy Kids has helped thousands of Florida children obtain health insurance. The program provides health insurance to children in low-income families.

The health insurance marketplace has helped Florida residents save money on health insurance. The marketplace offers a variety of health plans, including private plans and plans from the state's Medicaid program. Florida residents can also use the marketplace to apply for federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance. Comment by Medacier, Odiane: 6th time

The expansion of Medicaid has helped Florida residents save money on health care. The development is funded by a combination of federal and state resources. Comment by Medacier, Odiane: A lot of repeat of the same information

The creation of the health insurance exchange has helped Florida residents save money on health insurance. The exchange offers a variety of health plans, including private plans and plans from the state's Medicaid program. Florida residents can also use the exchange to apply for federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance. Comment by Medacier, Odiane: 7th time

References

Choi, S. J., & Mortensen, K. (2020). Financial Trends of Florida Hospitals Pre and Post the Affordable Care Act. Journal of Health Care Finance.http://healthfinancejournal.com/index.php/johcf/article/view/234

Hsiang, W. R., Lukasiewicz, A., Gentry, M., Kim, C. Y., Leslie, M. P., Pelker, R., ... & Wiznia, D. H. (2019). Medicaid patients have greater difficulty scheduling health care appointments compared with private insurance patients: a meta-analysis. INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, 56, 0046958019838118. https://doi.org/10.1177/0046958019838118

Kates, J., Dawson, L., Horn, T. H., Killelea, A., McCann, N. C., Crowley, J. S., & Walensky, R. P. (2021). Insurance coverage and financing landscape for HIV treatment and prevention in the USA. The Lancet, 397(10279), 1127-1138. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00397-4