Positive Reflection

Question 1

The overall goal of the Session Long Project is to examine health care delivery in the United States. Read the article “Remaking the American health care system: A positive reflection on the Affordable Care Act with emphasis on mental health care.” by Ogundipe, Alam, Gazula, Olagbemiro, Osiezagha, Rahn, and Richie. After reading the article, please respond to the following questions.

1. What is the intended purpose of the PPACA that was signed into law in 2010? Will it meet its intended purpose based on what you’ve read in this article and from your own research on the topic?
2. What do the authors state are the issues with the quality of care being provided?
3. Identify and discuss the four mechanisms that will be implemented by the PPACA.

Length: Submit a 3-page paper

REQUIRED READING

Ogundipe, B., Alam, F., Gazula, L., Olagbemiro, Y., Osiezagha, K., Bailey, R., & Richie, W., (2015). Remaking the American health care system: A positive reflection on the Affordable Care Act with emphasis on mental health care. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 26(1), 49-61.

Question 2

What makes demand in healthcare a complicated issue, and what are some of the components that may contribute to the level of demand?

Include references