Discussion Post
Science:
Describe a public healthcare program at the state or federal level, its intended population and how that program is funded.
Application:
Consider your readings on the challenges, debates and successes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. Using Figure 3, "How a bill becomes a law," located in the Week 1 resources, and this weeks' scholarly readings, select any area within the diagram to describe any issue(s) that may have occurred during or after the process of the ACA transforming from a bill to an actual law. For example, you can describe:
o How did "the people" influence the passage of this healthcare bill? (What evidence supports this?)
o Describe a specific state legislature that supported or opposed the bill?
o Describe the "Committee" in the legislative body who was responsible for reviewing the health care bills.
o Describe one debate or amendment to the ACA bill prior to its adoption into law.
o Were there any issues with the budgets associated with the ACA bill.
o Were there any public hearings during the Committee sessions? If so, provide a description.
o Describe any debates to overturn the ACA.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.