With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as health reform, important and far-reaching changes are underway in our Nation's health system. The Affordable Care Act gives Americans more freedom and control over their health care, as well as new benefits that ensure they will receive the care they need at a more reasonable cost. In addition, changes will include the adoption of electronic health records, allowing the comprehesive management and secure exchange of health information among insurers, primary care practioners, general practioners, pharmacists, and those in specialty fields such as pediatrics, caridology, oncology, orthopedics, and treatment and recovery in behavioral health. There are many questions about what health care reform changes will take effect and when the changes will be implemented. This show will provide information to help answer these questions and suggest other means for consumers to stay informed and dtermine what health reform will mean to them.
