Health Care Reform

In March 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Accountable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. Taken together, these laws represent the most significant reforms of America’s health care system in history. Below are resources to help hospitals, patients, and others understand the new laws.

OHA created the Task Force to advise and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on issues and proposals associated with reform of the delivery and financing of health care services. OHA's Vision, Goals & Principles

TIMELINES AND SUMMARIES Timeline of Major Provisions Summary of Major Provisions Timeline of Provisions Directly Affecting Hospitals (requires AHA password) Summary of Provisions Directly Affecting Hospitals (requires AHA password)	RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS Tax Credit Calculator
RESOURCES BY TYPE OF HOSPITAL Association of American Medical Colleges National Association of Children’s Hospitals National Rural Health Association National Association of Public Hospitals	PROVIDER ISSUES Medicare Reforms Medicaid Reforms Section-by-Section Analysis of Provider Provisions In-Depth Bulletins for Providers
CHANGES TO COVERAGE Coverage Reforms	RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS, BUSINESSES AND HEALTH PLANS Section-by-Section Analysis of Employer and Health Plan Provisions In-Depth Bulletins for Employers and Health Plans