Healthcare reforms in the United States have always been faced with challenges, ranging from the drafting of the concerned policies to their implementation. This is probably the reason as to why the U.S healthcare system has never attained remarkable sustainability, especially through the elimination of health inequalities with the population.
However, ObamaCare has attracted unprecedented political criticism, owing to its cost consequences. Therefore, this paper will provide an overview of the U.S context, in which the Affordable Care Act has attracted political criticism. It will also present the methods used to analyze different perspectives of the issue in regard to political narrative strategies, in which the dominant perspective will discuss the concept on universal healthcare as a reliable public policy.
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Context: U.S Interest in Universal Healthcare
- Methods
- Dominant Policy: Universal Health as a Reliable Public Policy
- Significance of the Affordable Care Act to the U.S Public
- Impact of Affordable Care Act
- Impact of Healthcare Policy Changes to Utilization
- Policy Counter: Alternative Policy to ObamaCare
- Discussion
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) from a political perspective. It analyzes the political context surrounding the act, the methods used to evaluate it, and its significance to the U.S public. It also examines the impact of the act and presents alternative policy options.
- Political Context and Criticism of ObamaCare
- Universal Healthcare as a Public Policy
- Impact and Consequences of ObamaCare
- Alternative Policy Options to Address Cost Issues
- Political Narrative Strategies and Policy Change Theory
Chapter Summaries
- Abstract: This section provides an overview of the paper, highlighting the challenges associated with healthcare reforms in the US and the political criticism surrounding ObamaCare.
- Introduction: This chapter outlines the historical context of healthcare policy changes in the US, emphasizing the politicization of the issue and the challenges faced in implementing universal healthcare. It highlights the Obama Administration's success in establishing the Affordable Care Act after years of attempts.
- Context: U.S Interest in Universal Healthcare: This section explores the context of universal healthcare in the US, discussing the old healthcare system and its inefficiencies, particularly in terms of access to healthcare services for the population.
- Methods: This chapter delves into the methods used for analyzing the Affordable Care Act through a political lens. It focuses on policy change theory and political narrative strategies as the most relevant approaches.
- Dominant Policy: Universal Health as a Reliable Public Policy: This section discusses the concept of universal healthcare as the dominant policy approach, examining its impact from various perspectives.
- Significance of the Affordable Care Act to the U.S Public: This chapter explores the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the US public, focusing on its significance in addressing healthcare challenges.
- Impact of Affordable Care Act: This section analyzes the overall impact of the Affordable Care Act, examining its influence on the healthcare system and the population.
- Impact of Healthcare Policy Changes to Utilization: This chapter explores the specific impact of healthcare policy changes on utilization, examining the effects of the Affordable Care Act on how healthcare services are accessed and used.
- Policy Counter: Alternative Policy to ObamaCare: This section presents alternative policy options to address cost issues in the US healthcare system, providing a counter perspective to the Affordable Care Act.
Keywords
This paper focuses on key terms and concepts including the Affordable Care Act, ObamaCare, universal healthcare, public policy, political narrative strategies, healthcare reforms, policy change theory, cost issues, and alternative policy options. The research examines the political context, impact, and challenges associated with the Affordable Care Act, highlighting the dominant policy approach and alternative policy solutions.
- Quote paper
- Patrick Kimuyu (Author), 2016, The Affordable Health Care Act (ObamaCare) and the Concept of Universal Healthcare, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/381248
