Achievement Quote by Adam Cohen
“The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the major achievement of President Obama's first term.”
About This Quote
Source U.S. Federal Legislation, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), 2010
The ACA represents the most significant health‑care reform of President Obama’s first term, expanding coverage and regulating insurance.
In simple terms: ACA was Obama’s major health reform.
Understand the ACA’s impact on health policy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- public health initiatives
- insurance enrollment
- state Medicaid expansion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the biggest benefits of the ACA?
- How has the ACA changed your access to care?
Critics argue the ACA increased costs for some and added bureaucracy.