Problem
Analyze the Affordable Care Act and other proposals for national health insurance initiatives. Use the following grid to highlight key features of each proposal:
a) Extent of coverage
b) Method of financing
c) Federal - State government relationship
d) Relationship to existing programs
e) Methods of review and control
f) Organizational form to administer the overall program
Conclude your paper by addressing the intended and unintended consequences of cost, quality, and access due to the Affordable Care Act on patients and providers. Be sure to include predictions and implications for the Medicare and Medicaid programs based on the current Affordable Care Act regulations.