Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA)

topic is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA). This law is also referred to asObamacare. (When asked, President Obama did say that he isokwith people referring to the law asObamacare.)The intent of the law certainly addresses a worthwhile need and that is providing health care insurance to millions of Americans that lack medical insurance. While the goal is worthy, there are many who question implementation of the PPACA to achieve the goal. As you are probably aware, the current law is under siege in Washington, D.C. Attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act have been unsuccessful.

Here are some issues to discuss

1. Legislative history of the PPACA, including court challenges to the law.
2. Impact of PPACA on States.
3. What revenue/tax provisions were created to help the country pay for PPACA.
4. Benefits of the law: for example, those with preexisting medical conditions.
5. Public policy benefits and/or negatives.
6. Impact on hospitals and health care delivery systems.
7. Current debate in Washington, and what changes may occur to the existing law? What would the impact be of a revised national health care law?