The Government’s Role in Access to Health Care

Select one (1) of the following health care systems and discuss the pros and cons of having the government involved in providing and/or paying for health care through those systems:
Medicare
Medicaid
Veterans Health Administration
Indian Health Service
Affordable Care Act

Be sure and Include in your response:
a) How progressive these health care systems have been / are in granting APRNs full practice authority; may be a pro or a con.
b) What level of government – federal or state – is involved in this type of reimbursement? Is this level of government in the best position to play a role in the provision of health care? (There may be no clear answer here.)
c) Describe any professional experience providing healthcare under this type of reimbursement.
d) Describe any personal – including family or friends – experience receiving healthcare using this type of reimbursement
e) What changes are projected or needed for this type of reimbursement to increase access and/or improve quality and/or reduce costs?

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