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To Truly Build the Affordable Care Act Into Universal Coverage, More Creativity Is Needed

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Once former Vice President Biden clinched the Democratic Party presidential nomination in early June, it was clear that the chances of a Medicare-for-all-type system in the near future had all but disappeared.Yet, frustration with the fragmented health insurance system crystallized support of progressives for a fundamental rethinking of how US residents pay for health care.Although many progressives will not be satisfied with incremental changes to health care financing, such an approach is considered likely if Biden is elected.Below are several possible concrete steps his administration could take to fulfill his pledge to improve access to and affordability of health care coverage.

Source: JAMA Health Forum

DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2020.1234

Authors: Paul Shafer, Austin B. Frakt

Institutions: Boston University, Veterans Health Administration, VA Boston Healthcare System

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Policy and Management

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,000