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    Affordable Care Act

    2010 law, also called Obamacare, that expanded access to health insurance.

    Definition

    2010 law, also called Obamacare, that expanded access to health insurance.

    Why it matters

    Affordable Care Act is part of the Health Insurance vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.

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    Advance Premium Tax CreditBronze Health PlanCafeteria PlanChildren's Health Insurance ProgramCOBRAEarly and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment

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