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Introduction
Previously we discussed the ACA(Affordable Care Act) from the point of view of employers and the incentives that are changed because of the law.  This week we examine the ACA from the point of view of the health care providers.

Activity Instructions
In an essay, address the following questions:

• How does the employer mandate help eliminate the problem of adverse selection? Would a single-payer plan, in which everybody is insured through the government, further reduce the problem of adverse selection?
• What do you think would happen to health care expenditures in the United States under either the ACA or a single-payer plan? Consider the following:
  • Market supply and demand
  • Economics of scale
  • Incentives facing health-care providers
  • That preventative medicine would be available to more citizens
  • Any moral hazard issues
  • Any adverse selection issues
  • Any other issues from this course that come to mind

Explain your thoughts thoroughly using concepts from the related chapters and lectures

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• 6-8 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including title page or references page
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page with topic and name of student
• References page (minimum of 5 resources)

 

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