Research Guides: Healthcare Economy: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

U.S. Governmental Resources

A History of Overhauling Health Care
The New York Times' timeline of health care reform from 1911 to March 2010.
Affordable Care Act Timeline
"...highlights key health reform provisions taking effect from 2010 – 2018...."

APhA and Health Care Reform
Summary of the American Pharmacists Association's position on the ACA, as well as an outline of pharmacy-related provisions in the Act.
Association of American Medical Colleges ACA Initiative
Information from the AAMC on the Affordable Coverage Act, including its effect on the nation's physician shortage.
Health Policy and Reform
Coverage of health reform by The New England Journal of Medicine
"How Obamacare Will Affect Research"
Article from "The Scientist" on the potential effects of the Supreme Court's decision on biomedical research.
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
Information from the American Medical Association on the ACA
Summary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Law (PDF)
What Will Happen Under Heath Care Reform - And What's Next? (PDF)

Health Reform Glossary
Kaiser Family Foundation's resource for understanding the concepts included in the Affordable Care Act
Health Reform Subsidy Calculator
This tool illustrates premiums and government assistance under the ACA
Interactive Guide on the Supreme Court Ruling from NPR
Use this interactive guide navigate portions of the ruling.
State Exchange Profiles
Learn more about each state’s progress in setting up health exchanges including the legislative process and the next steps.