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Week#2-Discussion-HPA

After reading the article on Insuring the Future, does it present a fair analysis of the ACA and the effects of its policies on our healthcare system?

Week#2-Written Assignment-HPA

Written Assignment

Essay questions:

1. Identify the five potential characterizations of the health care market and provide one example of each. (pg. 58).

2. The authors of the text make reference that because of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare will never be the same. Discuss the Affordable Care Act and its implications on the U.S. healthcare system.

Wee#2-Research Paper Topic-HPA

Please submit your health policy research topic of interest and abstract. You may use the health policy issue identified within your reflective analysis paper, or choose another topic. In selecting your topic, be sure that it is something that you have a genuine interest in, as you will further develop this into a thorough research paper that you will submit during Week 7. The focus of your research should be centered around policies and procedures involved with your selected topic. You will discuss current policies and procedures, pros and cons associated with them, and proposed solutions to improve efforts in this area.

Use 12 point font, Times New Roman, correct spelling and grammar. You will submit your final research paper in a Word document in Week 7.