Step 1 Do some research on the Affordable Care Act. You can start with the government sponsored website,, but find an additional resource as well.
Step 2 After reading about payment sources in this week’s lesson, and conducting your research, address the following:
- Where does the Affordable Care Act fit into the overall U.S. health care payment system?
- How has it affected private insurance and Medicaid?
- Did it go far enough in providing access to health care for all U.S. citizens? Too far? Explain your position.
