Navigating the Uncertainty That Lies Ahead: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

摘要

The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) in 2010 with subsequent ruling by the Supreme Court in 2012, which upheld that legislation, marked a watershed event for American health care. This will be a dramatic shift in the health care landscape, the likes of which have not been seen since the passage of Medicare in 1965. However, the implications and long-term impact on the health care system may not be fully appreciated at this time.