The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)was signed into law by President Obama in early 2010.The Act provides some immediate benefits,and other provisions will take place over the next several years.The practicing nurse should have a thorough understanding of how these changes will benefit his or her clients.Which outcomes are goals of the ACA? (Select all that apply. )

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) aims to improve insurance affordability, improve public health, and contain costs. Treatment of illness is not a goal of the ACA. Elimination of Medicare and Medicaid is also not a goal, as these programs are important components of the healthcare system for many Americans.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)was Signed into Law