Shortly following the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, the state of California established the first ever Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program as a part of its Section 1115 Medicaid waiver. Both Texas and Massachusetts followed with similar waiver-based programs shortly thereafter, creating a new trend in health care reform. After five years of growin...

In a changing health care environment, the role of dentistry is still being defined. Since the inception of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March 2010, comprehensive dental care and guidelines for medical-to-dental referrals have yet to be included. With the exception of pediatric dental care, dental services are not a component of the Affordable Care Act. Title III of the ACA declares the act...

President Biden’s health platform is ambitious, encompassing a public insurance option, reduced age of eligibility for Medicare, and expanded tax credits to subsidize premiums. Yet, with divided government, he may be unable achieve bold reforms. However, his administration can substantially improve care access through executive action. In this Viewpoint, we propose series measures that could in...

Employer sponsored retiree benefits are an important source of health insurance for millions of retirees, but offer rates have been steadily declining since the early 1990s. Access to affordable insurance during retirement can play an important role in the labor supply decisions of older adults. In this study, I examine the impact of the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the retirement plans of...

In 2006, Massachusetts passed a reform that required individuals to purchase health insurance and provided subsidized health insurance to low-income individuals. The US Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was modeled after this reform, making Massachusetts an ideal place to look at potential outcomes from the ACA. Postreform, the proportion of the health-insured population in Massa...

I the U.S. health care system, payments and performance measures are often adjusted to account for differences in patients’ baseline health and demographic characteristics. The idea behind such risk adjustments is to create a level playing field, so that providers aren’t penalized for serving sicker or harder-totreat patients and insurers aren’t penalized for covering them. For example, the pri...

On the heels of one of the most contentious, divisive general elections in recent history, one topic will remain front and center: our nation’s health care. Political pundits and prominent health-care experts concur that health-care reform is here to stay. As we enter into its third year of implementation, a salient question remains: What does health reform mean for nuclear medicine and molecul...

With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014, many safety net resources, including state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs), incorporated ACA Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) into their healthcare delivery model. This article highlights the benefits of the ACA for persons living with HIV. It also describes the range of strategies employed by state ADAPs to enroll patients in...

Most low-income families struggle with financial stability making it difficult to access the health care they need. This challenge is especially prevalent for individuals trying seek dental services. Low-income households limited insurance coverage often perceive as a luxury. However, good oral signifies overall and can prevent future problems. One of primary goals Affordable Care Act (ACA) was...