President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010, The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub.L.111-152, 124Stat.1029),
which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) and further strengthened the federal grip on health care regulation in the United States. Which of the following statements best reflects the intentions of the act?
1. The health care of children under the age of 15 will be covered by local government funds.
2. Veterans from the Iraq War will have all health insurance benefits excluding dental.
3. The act guarantees health insurance for every citizen.
4. The act moves regulation of federal health insurance to the state levels.
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Rationale: President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010, The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub.L.111-152, 124Stat.1029) which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) and further strengthened the federal grip on health care regulation in the United States. The act is an effort to address the problems of the uninsured or underinsured in the United States. The PPAC authorized legislation to guarantee access to insurance for every citizen, with penalties for those who did not purchase coverage.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation
Learning Outcome:
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