Risk Adjustment Under the Affordable Care Act: A Guide for Federal and State Regulators

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 led many Americans to question their reliance on health insurance, including examining its costs and benefits. Review the following information from The Commonwealth Fund website on risk-adjustment and the ACA: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2011/may/risk-adjustment-under-the-aca

State your opinions on the Affordable Care Act and support them with research. Reflect on capitation rates being adjusted to account for risk factors in the population.