Regulatory Change Versus Legislation Impacting Health Care Decisions and Delivery.

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  • F Randy Vogenberg
  • Mary Smart
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Despite the president's urging, congressional efforts to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) have been repeatedly unsuccessful. The authors explore key actions taken by the administration and department heads that have resulted in delayed enforcement of the PPACA and relaxation of the law.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management

دوره 43 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2018