Reference no: EM133478720
Case: The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) (2022) reports a "record-breaking total of over 35 million people...now have health coverage, thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)" (para. 3).
Question 1: Discuss the current status of the ACA in relation to cost, access, and quality of healthcare in the U.S. today.
Question 2: How has it impacted the basic elements of insurance coverage for uninsured Americans?
Question 3: Compare and contrast the trends and issues of U.S. health care system with the healthcare system of one other country of choice.
Question 4: What changes could be suggested for the U.S. health care system based on the successes of the other country's health care policies?
Question 5: How could these considerations positively impact access, cost, and quality for patients in the U.S?
Question 6: How would you begin to suggest this change? Discuss the nurse's professional role and responsibility, in terms of advocacy and political engagement, which could positively impact this proposed change.