Date of Award
Spring 2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. Rick Mayes
Abstract
Regardless of political ideology, most policy makers agree that the United States health care system is severely flawed and significant reform is crucial.1 However, consensus ends there. Numerous reform efforts have been made over the past few decades, but the only major successful reform has been through the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March 2010.2 With each reform effort there are many conflicting proposals considered and much controversy arises. The Affordable Care Act, as the law is more commonly called, is a controversial law and does not have unanimous support.3 However, to many, this landmark legislation is the first step towards the reformation of a critically flawed system.4
Recommended Citation
Eager, Catherine Chase, "The future of geography in health policy : the applicability of the Dartmouth Atlas to health reform in the United States" (2013). Honors Theses. 1.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/honors-theses/1