The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. The legislation is a comprehensive health reform effort that is also referred to as “Obamacare” or the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Due to the sweeping area of impact and massive complexity, the PPACA is highly controversial and serves as a political platform for Democrats and Republicans alike. Perhaps due to the wide scope of factors involved, including the intricate operations of the economy, the general public is informed of only parts and pieces of the law; taken Continue reading...