Available in electronic format only, this 50-page examination of health reform in the United States is a comprehensive look at the key components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It also explores all previous attempts at health reform, as well as the 2012 U.S. Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and key issues going forward. Offering learning objectives, a vignette, and many discussion questions, this classroom tested material will spark student dialogue and critical thinking. This unique analysis is updated annually and serves as an excellent supplement to any textbook for courses across the spectrum of the health care disciplines, including Public Health, Health Administration, Medicine, Nursing, and other Health Professions.