NR 451 Week 7: Healthcare Policy Sample Assignment
The healthcare reform has benefited millions of people in the United States. The Affordable Care Act has allowed many people especially those of low -income to have access to affordable health insurance, as it regulates insurance company by setting rules that put a ban these company that denies coverage to those people with pre-existing medical conditions. Not only does it allow people from getting preventive care and immunization for children at no cost but small business owners can purchase health coverage for their employees and get a break on tax credit in doing so. Dependent teens and young adults up to 26 years of age are covered under their parent’s insurance. The government set rules and regulations that healthcare providers must follow which focuses on preventive care and improving health.
It is very important for nurses to be aware of changes in healthcare policy to have the knowledge basic, and insight on government rules and regulations that will help in making decisions and educating our patients, families and the community.