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The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACAThe ACA—the shortened

Two types of MedicaidA joint federal/state program tha

State plan amendments (SPAs): A state plan is a contract between a state and the f

Several provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACAThe

A chronic conditionChronic health conditions are defin

The benefits of computerized data systems that facilitate access to personal health information are clear.

The U.S. health care system has serious quality problems.

Measuring performance is key to identifying problems in the health care system and thus to improving quality. Congress advance

To ensure high-quality care and the most efficient use of resources, clinicians and patients need to have the best possible evidence about the effectivenes

In 2016, the U.S. spent $3.3 trillion on health care. That is about 17.9 percent of the nation’s economic output or gross domestic product (GDP).