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The Future of Obamacare: Repeal, Repair, or Replace? (edX)

Offered by University of Michigan, MichiganX,
The Future of Obamacare: Repeal, Repair, or Replace? (edX)

Understand the facets of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how the different options for its future will impact the U.S. healthcare landscape.

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Policy experts from the University of Michigan will discuss the economic, legal and public health implications of potential changes to the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.” While the ACA's provisions to increase insurance coverage receive the most attention in the press, this Teach-Out will also highlight the ACA's provisions regarding the transformation of healthcare delivery and funding for public health initiatives. It is intended for a general audience seeking to understand the far-reaching implications of repealing, repairing, or replacing the ACA.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the components of the Affordable Care Act
  • What has worked and what hasn’t worked with the ACA
  • Changes to ACA under consideration by politicians
  • The likely impact of these changes on individuals and industries
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