Landmark: The Inside Story of America's New Health-Care Law-The Affordable Care Act-and What It Means for Us All

By: The Staff of The Washington Post

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: "The Washington Post"OCOs must-read guide to the health care overhaul What now? Despite the rancorous, divisive, year-long debate in Washington, many Americans still donOCOt understand what the historic overhaul of the health care system willOCoor wonOCOtOComean. In "Landmark," the national reporting staff of "The Washington Post" pierces through the confusion, examining the new lawOCOs likely impact on us all: our families, doctors, hospitals, health care providers, insurers, and other parts of a health care system that has grown to occupy one-sixth of the U. S. economy. "Landmark"OCOs behind-the-scenes narrative reveals how just how close the law came to defeat, as well as the compromises and deals that President Obama and his Democratic majority in Congress made in achieving what has eluded their predecessors for the past seventy-five years: A legislative package that expands and transforms American health care coverage. "Landmark" is an invaluable resource for anyone eager to understand the changes coming our way.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 288 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781586489359
Related ISBNs:: 9781586489342
Publisher:: Perseus
Date of Addition:: 06/19/21
Copyrighted By:: The Washington Post.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.