The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the most comprehensive attempt to improve the American healthcare system in the past 50 years. It has provided a framework for needed improvements i the system and continues to evolve since its enactment in 2010. This book walks through the evolution of the ACA and helps readers better understand its history, fundamental aspects, and implementation to date. -- Publisher description.

Includes index.

1. Introduction -- 2. The Affordable Care Act -- 3. Prevention, wellness, and population health -- 4. Chronic disease management and primary care -- 5. Productivity and quality -- 6. Payment incentives -- 7. The safety net -- 8. The perfect market: health insurance reform -- 9. Health policy and advocacy -- 10. The future.