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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT - 3 Facts Show You What the Government's Healthcare Ruling Means for Your Pediatric Practice

Published on Thu Jul 26, 2012

Know your state's Medicaid regs front and back because you may see an increased Medicaid patient population.

Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law over two years ago, it's still a hot topic and is back in the news this month after the Supreme Court's latest ruling that the law is Constitutional. But pediatricians still have questions about what the ACA means for their day-to-day operation. Today we've got the top three facts that will help you see the law's impact on your daily practice.

Fact 1: You May See More Medicaid Patients
With the law's emphasis is on health insurance, it's clear that the patients who can't afford to buy health insurance may become Medicaid patients. Therefore, you may see your ranks of Medicaid patients swell as the years pass. If your practice isn't already familiar with your [...]
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