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Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–450 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

The PPACA was signed on March 23, 2010 by President Obama. More than 2,000 pages of new legislation concerning health care in the United States were approved. The primary goal of the PPACA is to increase insurance coverage to individuals.

Discuss the implications that the PPACA will have on the following groups:

• Small employers
• Large employers
• Individuals who fall below the federal poverty line
• Individuals who personally elect not to maintain health care coverage