SynthesisHealth services research2016
Key Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): A Systematic Review and Presentation of Early Research Findings.
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51 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Subsidized Marketplace Purchases Reduced Racial Disparities in Private Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2023Article
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- Removal of medicaid restrictions were associated with increased hepatitis C virus treatment rates, but disparities persist.Journal of viral hepatitis · 2022Article
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- Using conjoint analysis to study health policy changes: An example from a cohort of persons who use drugs.The International journal on drug policy · 2021Article
- Evaluation of Insurance Coverage and Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Among Low-Income Adults With Renal Cell Carcinoma After Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.JAMA network open · 2021Article
- A narrative review of the health disparities associated with malignant pleural mesothelioma.Journal of thoracic disease · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectivesTo conduct a systematic literature review of selected major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) pertaining to expanded health insurance coverage. We present and synthesize research findings from the last 5 years regarding both the immediate and long-term effects of the ACA. We conclude with a summary and offer a research agenda for future studies. STUDY
designWe identified relevant articles from peer-reviewed scholarly journals by performing a comprehensive search of major electronic databases. We also identified reports in the "gray literature" disseminated by government agencies and other organizations. PRINCIPAL
findingsOverall, research shows that the ACA has substantially decreased the number of uninsured individuals through the dependent coverage provision, Medicaid expansion, health insurance exchanges, availability of subsidies, and other policy changes. Affordability of health insurance continues to be a concern for many people and disparities persist by geography, race/ethnicity, and income. Early evidence also indicates improvements in access to and affordability of health care. All of these changes are certain to ultimately impact state and federal budgets.
conclusionsThe ACA will either directly or indirectly affect almost all Americans. As new and comprehensive data become available, more rigorous evaluations will provide further insights as to whether the ACA has been successful in achieving its goals.
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