Health care legislation refers to laws that govern or regulate the American health care system and its operational policies. The objectives of health care legislation typically include issues like improving patient access, reducing costs, and rectifying predatory or discriminatory practices in the health care sector. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), implemented in March 2010 and informally known as "Obamacare," represents a major piece of legislation designed to enact comprehensive reforms. The law's three main aims are bringing affordable health insurance to underserved populations, broadening the scope of the Medicaid program, and reducing costs through innovations in care delivery. As of April 2019, amid ongoing challenges in the courts, the ACA remained the central piece of health care.... (Opposing Viewpoints)