450_M5_SLP_ Healthcare Reform Policy

The overall goal of the Session LongProject is to examine health care delivery in the United States. Please readthe article "Healthcare Reform in 2010: Transforming the Delivery Systemto Improve the Quality of Care" by Filson, Hollingsworth, Skolarus,Clemens, and Hollenbeck. After reading the article, please respond to thefollowing questions.What is the intended purpose of the PPACA that wassigned into law in 2010? Will it meet its intended purpose based on whatyou've read in this article and from your own research on the topic?What do the authors state are the issues with thequality of care being provided?Identify and discuss the four mechanisms that wil beimplemented by the PPACA.LENGTH: Your paper should be 3 pages (900 words) typed and double-spacedwith one-inch margins and 12-point font, and meet the exact number of pagesspecified in the assignment instructions.COVER PAGE: Copy the exact assignment onto your cover page (the actualquestions or task).REFERENCES: Cite your references in the text of all papers and on thereference list at the end. For examples, review the way the references arelisted in the modules and on the background reading list.PRECISION: Each question of the assignment is specifically addressed in thepaper.CLARITY: The paper reads clearly (i.e., it is not confusing) and iswell-structured. Subheadings are used to guide the reader.BREADTH: The paper presents appropriate breadth covering the questions ofthe assignment (multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factorsconsidered, as appropriate).DEPTH: The paper presents points that lead to a deeper understanding of thematters and/or issues being discussed and integrates several points intocoherent conclusions.EVIDENCE: Statements and points are well-supported with facts or statistics,and references.CRITICAL THINKING: Set aside personal biases and instead approach thesubject matter using available scholarly evidence. Consider the strengths andweaknesses of competing arguments/perspectives on this topic. Having read thesescholarly sources, make a judgment as to the merit of the arguments presentedtherein.