The proponents of the Affordable Care Act allege that it will transform the American health care system, but I do not think so. In her article, “Obamacare’s problems get worse,” Jennifer Rubin demonstrates why the Act will not transform the country's health care system by examining its problems. According to her, the Affordable Care Act is expensive, not accessible, and an unequal health care coverage. She maintains that the critics of the Act understand that it did not do anything to reduce the healthcare insurance prices. She also claims that the Act is promoting inequality through expanding a two-tiered healthcare system. The article, “Rising Rates Pose Challenge to Health Law,” by Paul Overberg, Louise Radnofsky, and Stephanie Armour also demonstrates why the Affordable Care Act will not transform the American health care system. According to the authors, the individuals signing up for this year’s policies under the Obamacare experience insufficient coverage, fewer doctors, and higher premiums.
These articles make me believe that the Affordable Care Act will not succeed in changing any aspect of the country’s health care system. I think that the premiums will continue skyrocketing for numerous consumers. As a matter of fact, many Americans are still uninsured under the Affordable Care Act due to its lack of affordability. Besides, I think that the Act will result in a net-loss of insurance. Consequently, the Act will not successfully transform the country’s health care system. What is more, the Affordable Care Act has resulted in the cancellation of health insurance plans of many individuals. In fact, this has made a significant number of Americans dislike it. In my point of view, the lack of approval for the Obamacare by many citizens will make it hard for it to transform the country’s health care system successfully.
References
Rubin, J. (2015, November 19). Obamacare’s problems get worse. The Washington Post [Washington D.C]. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2015/11/19/obamacares-problems-get-worse/
Radnofsky, L., Overberg, P., & Armour, S. (2015, November 19). Rising Rates Pose Challenge to Health Law. The Wall Street Journal [New York]. Retrieved from http://www.wsj.com/articles/rising-rates-pose-challenge-to-health-law-1447894371
