Ten years ago, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation opened the “front door” to the U.S. health care system for millions of Americans who previously lacked direct and orderly access to that care. While not…
Research shows that many Americans believe that everyone should have access to affordable health care coverage. However, the method to achieve that goal remains a topic of national debate. ]There are many paths to achieving “universal coverage” both nationally and…
Shannon McMahon, MPA, joined Kaiser Permanente’s Government Relations department in August as the executive director of Medicaid policy. In this role, she provides public policy, regulatory and legislative advice on Medicaid and other complex and strategic public policy issues. We…
In the six years since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law, it has survived three elections, two Supreme Court decisions, and countless legislative challenges. Today, millions of Americans who once went uninsured now have health coverage.
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