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There is great controversy over whether a patient will be able to retain or choose his or her doctors with the advent of the PPACA. In addition, many existing plans are being ruled as incompatible with the requirements of the PPACA and discontinued or canceled as a result. Explore and explain whether the patients will be able to continue with their physicians and the rationale behind the plan cancelation. Additionally, identify the effect of expanding state Medicaid roles and the impact it has upon cost and non-reimbursable care.
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Running head: PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Patient access to a physician in the advent of PPACA
The PPACA limits the ability of a patient to retain his or her doctor. PPACA reduces the
compensation of physicians. Previously, the doctor's compensation was determined by the
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which considered the expenses needed in performing a
specific treatment. Doctors would operate under the fe...