Moy B, Abernethy AP, Peppercorn JM. Core elements of the patient protection and affordable care act and their relevance to the delivery of high-quality cancer care.
Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2012:e4-e8. [PMID:
24451828 DOI:
10.14694/edbook_am.2012.32.192]
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Abstract
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains many provisions that affect cancer care. The provisions of health care reform aim to improve access to quality cancer care, particularly among the most vulnerable Americans. However, health care reform also offers many challenges and opportunities that affect every stakeholder in oncology. This article summarizes the ACA provisions relevant to oncology, discusses the ethical implications for the oncology caregiver, and describes the effects on specific oncology stakeholders.
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