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Nicol Britten
BUS 7303 Legal, Ethical & Political Aspects of Health Care Management
Armando Nunez
October 4th, 2012
Table of Contents
Abstract……………………………………………………………………...Page 3
Introduction………………………………………………………………….Page 4
Political Viewpoints…………………………………………………………Pages 4-5
Affordable Healthcare Act (AHA)………………………………………….Pages 5-6
Access to Care……………………………………………………………….Pages 6-7
Impact; Businesses and Employees………………………………………….Pages 8-9
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………..Pages 9-10
References…………………………………………………………………..Page 11
Abstract
Today, Citizens of the United States and American business is on the verge of one of the biggest changes in American healthcare history. Whether you on the right side (Republican), or the left side (Democratic), of the argument one thing is for certain, if you live in this great country changes in the way you seek healthcare are imminent. In addition, those working in healthcare face the additional responsibility of preparing and planning business strategies to ensure an organizations vitality and survival in during this time transition. This paper will touch on the U.S. history in healthcare as well as, …show more content…
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