The Affordable Care Act as a National Experiment: Health Policy Innovations and Lessons 2014th Edition

From the reviews:

“The book outlines the history of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reviews the objectives of the Act, and does a good job of describing the studies that have been done based on the ACA. … the book appears to be aimed at those interested in health policy and research, particularly translational research. Practitioners, policymakers, and students in these fields would find the book interesting. … This is a very unique perspective on a very politically charged piece of legislation.” (Carole Ann Kenner, Doody’s Book Reviews, December, 2013)

This book examines the landmark 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) from the perspective that health policy innovation is translational research directed at improving health. It delineates a new perspective about the creation and potential impact of the ACA and guides the development of health policy that is supported by best evidence that, in turn, transforms into practice, policy, and public benefit. Told by those involved in the creation and implementation of the ACA, the book reviews the history and impact of this ground-breaking legislation and recommends priorities, objectives, and next steps for translational research as the ACA is implemented.

Featuring contributions from nationally renowned leaders in healthcare policy, this book adds to the public conversation about the ACA and its role in shaping health policy and contributes to a more realistic, nuanced, and productive understanding of this ground-breaking legislation by physicians, policy makers, and the public. It also provides a framework for next steps in continuing to improve U.S. health policy.