Challenges facing the United States of America in implementing universal coverage

• Main Authors: Thomas Rice (Author), Lynn Y Unruh (Author), Pauline Rosenau (Author), Andrew J Barnes (Author), Richard B Saltman (Author), Ewout van Ginneken (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract In 2010, immediately before the United States of America (USA) implemented key features of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 18% of its residents younger than 65 years lacked health insurance. In the USA, gaps in health coverage and unhealthy lifestyles contribute to outcomes that often compar...