In 2010, the Affordable Care Act opens up the 45-year-old Medicare program to

In 2010, the Affordable Care Act opens up the 45-year-old Medicare program to the biggest changes since its inception. Discuss the components of the Affordable Care Act that you think will have a positive effect on improving healthcare outcomes and decreasing costs.
The discussion must address the topic.
Rationale must be provided
400 words in your initial post
Minimum of two scholarly references within 5 years
in APA format