The Legality, Morality, and Social Responsibility of the Affordable Care Act and Florida Blue.
The Legality, Morality, and Social Responsibility of the
Affordable Care Act and Florida Blue.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23rd, 2010. The Act is a daring attempt by President Barack Obama to reform the healthcare system in the United States. The new healthcare reform act is historical because of its scope and size. Opponents to the healthcare act state it is an attempt to increase the size and power of the federal government and it is one of "the largest tax increase in the history of the world,” despite it being almost equally in size to President Clinton 1993 tax increase (“‘Obamacare’ isn’t the largest”, 2012). There is an abundance of questions surrounding the new healthcare act ranging from the constitutionality of Act to the ethical and moral ramifications of such wide sweeping legislation. This paper will attempt to answer some of these questions as they pertain to healthcare provider Florida Blue. We will also explore how Florida Blue is transitioning as a company under these new laws and their role as a socially responsible company in the community.
On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court rendered a final decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. According to (Cavico & Mujtaba, 2008) this was possible due President Lincoln’s leadership, implementing the legal system; it was restored to be more liberal, justified, and democratic. The idea is that every law enables the government of the people, by the people, and for the people to make laws that befit the people. The constitution was effectively written to allow for flexibility. The new provisions would allow families and small business owners the ability to make choices that work best for them. The power of the government is divided into three branches judicial, executive, and legislative. In order for a bill to become law, all three branches of government must approve it.
That separation of power is what does not allow one
Affordable Care Act and Florida Blue.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23rd, 2010. The Act is a daring attempt by President Barack Obama to reform the healthcare system in the United States. The new healthcare reform act is historical because of its scope and size. Opponents to the healthcare act state it is an attempt to increase the size and power of the federal government and it is one of "the largest tax increase in the history of the world,” despite it being almost equally in size to President Clinton 1993 tax increase (“‘Obamacare’ isn’t the largest”, 2012). There is an abundance of questions surrounding the new healthcare act ranging from the constitutionality of Act to the ethical and moral ramifications of such wide sweeping legislation. This paper will attempt to answer some of these questions as they pertain to healthcare provider Florida Blue. We will also explore how Florida Blue is transitioning as a company under these new laws and their role as a socially responsible company in the community.
On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court rendered a final decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. According to (Cavico & Mujtaba, 2008) this was possible due President Lincoln’s leadership, implementing the legal system; it was restored to be more liberal, justified, and democratic. The idea is that every law enables the government of the people, by the people, and for the people to make laws that befit the people. The constitution was effectively written to allow for flexibility. The new provisions would allow families and small business owners the ability to make choices that work best for them. The power of the government is divided into three branches judicial, executive, and legislative. In order for a bill to become law, all three branches of government must approve it.
That separation of power is what does not allow one
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