The debate over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA ) may be over, but the work has just begun. Many of the requirements will be implemented incrementally, between now and 2014 and beyond, but there are some immediate provisions necessitating federal regulations be promulgated fairly quickly. Not only are federal agencies feeling the pinch, but the new law has many implications for the states, which are still trying to gather the facts and ready for their expanded responsibilities. What can the states expect…….

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We are beginning to see some significant changes in health care delivery and access as a result of the new healthcare reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Some changes are occurring through the federal regulatory process. Many new policies are taking shape within the states. And still others are being adopted voluntarily by private health insurers. We thought you might be interested in seeing the highlights of these recent developments that are designed to improve health care and access for our patients, our families, and our communities.

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Did you really think health care reform was over? Even though the ink has dried from the historic bill signing of March 23, 2010, there is still work to be done! As the regulatory process gets underway, ANA wants to make sure you know about the many provisions, timelines, and other items within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

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On Tuesday, March 23 ANA President Rebecca M. Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR witnessed history as President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. Nurses around the country should be proud of their hard work. This historic legislation benefits both the nursing profession and the patients we serve.

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Just when everyone thought health care reform was dead….it’s baaaack!!! The last week of February showed the American people that President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders are committed to advancing and enacting meaningful health care reform. ANA wants to make sure you have the latest information on what is happening in Washington, DC!

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The Senate passed its healthcare bill, H.R. 3590, the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” on Christmas Eve by a vote of 60-39! ANA wants to make sure you have the latest information on what is happening in Washington, DC! Where is the health care reform debate going? What has happened since the Senate voted on Christmas Eve? All of your questions concerning health care reform are answered here!

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