Government policies that affect care coordination in nursing The Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act is the government's most effective policy, promoting care

coordination. The act instructed all American residents to acquire health insurance and forbade

insurance companies from refusing to cover patients with preexisting conditions. Prior to ACA,

health insurance increased the cost of premiums based on any preexisting condition. Most

nursing home residents have preexisting conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or

asthma. This act ensures that the cost of the premiums of nursing home patients are not

increased, and they receive the best care they require.

The act obligates most insurance plans to pay for preventive services at no cost, such as

medical checkups, shots, patient education and counseling, and various health screenings.

Insurance plans are mandated to cover screening services for illnesses such as hypertension,

diabetes, colorectal cancer screening, cholesterol screening, hepatitis, and public education