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“What components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) do you think will have a positive
effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs?”
Medicaid expansion is one of the components of ACA projected to improve healthcare
outcomes. The expansion of Medicaid will ensure increased access to care and increase the
number of people under insurance cover. States which adopted the Medicaid expansion
experienced increased coverage and reduced cases of uninsured citizens. Before the expansion,
the majority of low-income individuals had limited access to health insurance cover (American
Public Health Association, 2017). However, the number of low-income individuals enrolled in
health cover significantly increased following the expansion of Medicaid. Also, the expansion
ensured that the vulnerable population were covered. According to recent studies, states that
implemented Medicaid expansion experienced gains in coverage compared to other states that
did not implement the policy. Another area that is significantly improved by the Medicaid
expansion is access to care. Following the Medicaid expansion, low-income groups are likely to
access care and utilize health-related services. The low-income group are also assured of
financial security. While the citizens benefit from Medicaid expansion, the states are directly
gain from the policy implementation. For the states, budgetary allocations are likely to reduce
significantly. Analysis of the fiscal effects of Medicaid expansions shows that states experience
significant reductions in uncompensated care costs. Such benefits help states save on budgetary
burdens. States are likely to experience revenue gains and overall economic growth.
The prevention and public health fund will ensure improved health outcomes and reduce
healthcare expenditures. The goal of the prevention and public health fund is providing
investments in prevention and public health issues. Also, the component focuses on enhancing
healthcare quality and improving public health outcomes. The funds are directed in a range of
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