Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is a U.S. law enacted in 2010 aimed at improving healthcare access and affordability. It mandates that everyone has health insurance, establishes health insurance exchanges for purchasing plans, expands Medicaid for low-income individuals, and includes protections for people with pre-existing conditions. The law also seeks to reduce the overall costs of healthcare while enhancing the quality of care. Overall, it aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans.