Implementation of the Affordable Care Act poses challenges for insurers and consumers.
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Later this year, new provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 will transform the health care industry. Consumers will be able to purchase insurance through health insurance marketplaces, but many people who already have insurance could see their premiums rise. Insurers will need to help consumers navigate the new system.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- North Carolina medical journal
دوره 74 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013