Tag - Affordable Care Act

Affordable Care Act Upheld - What It Means for Healthcare Staffing

June 29th, 2012 Today marks a monumental event in our history, as the U.S. Supreme Court has announced it upholds the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as constitutional. This decision will have an immediate and long-term impact on all Americans, as well as on healthcare staffing.

Using Twitter to Stay Informed - Healthcare Reform Update

June 21st, 2012 A couple of months ago I highlighted the key elements and milestones of healthcare reform legislation. One of those milestones - happening now - is the Supreme Court's decision on whether or not this series of proposed laws are constitutional...

Healthcare Reform and an Aging Population: How To Meet The Demand

October 7th, 2010 The full impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act won't be known for years to come, but most agree that the demand for the services of healthcare workers will increase. This is on top of the already-increasing demand for healthcare services by an aging population. How we meet this demand in the short-term as the new law's many provisions make staged entrances, and in the long-term as we move towards universal coverage presents many challenges.