Consider the nursing professional’s position as a caregiver/administrator. Explore 2 components of the Affordable Care Act that could impact specific
population unjustly. Identify 2 reasons for keeping ACA, repealed, replaced or revised it.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was meant to provide quality health care coverage for all, yet a coverage gap for some populations especially in states that
oppose Medicaid expansion Based on your knowledge so far in this course, create a presentation that addresses the coverage gap problem,
who is impacted by the coverage gap, the role the ACA plays in the coverage gap, why the coverage
gap should be closed, and solutions/ recommendations for closing the gap. Address the following
in your paper:
Select one state opposed to Medicaid expansion and describe why. Then, consider your own
state. What are the benefits and drawbacks to Medicaid expansion in your state?
Define what the coverage gap is (problem/issue)
Discuss how the coverage gap impact low income healthcare consumers population
What role does the ACA have in widening or closing the coverage gap?
Why is it important to close the gap (implications for positive social change)?
What are some solutions to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare equity help
close the gap? Include recommendations and/or solutions
