Reflect on whether you oppose or support the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Consider the nursing professional’s position as a caregiver and/or the healthcare leader as an administrator. Explore two significant components of the ACA that could potentially impact specific populations unjustly. Appraise the current political climate as it relates to repealing and replacing the ACA. For this weeks’ discussion, identify at least two reasons for keeping the ACA and at least two reasons that it should be repealed, replaced, or revised. Provide rationale for each. Words not less than 400 words.

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The affordable care act (ACA) was created to ensure that most uninsured Americans gain access and afford health insurance coverage. As a caregiver nursing professional, I do not support the ACA. The ACA has led to additional paperwork making patients’ records, which makes nurses spend less time with…

 

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