How should nurses assure policy change for advanced practice registered nurses?”
What role does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) play in addressing workforce shortages in rural communities?
The discussion must address the topic.
Rationale must be provided.
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Minimum of two scholarly references in APA format 7th ed within the last five years published
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has played a significant role in addressing workforce shortages in rural communities, particularly in relation to the healthcare needs of these areas. The ACA has implemented several provisions that directly impact the availability and distribution of healthcare professionals, including advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). By expanding access to healthcare coverage, the ACA has increased the demand for healthcare services, thereby necessitating a larger healthcare workforce. This has prompted policymakers to explore innovative solutions to alleviate workforce shortages, such as encouraging the utilization of APRNs to deliver primary care in underserved areas. Research studies have demonstrated the positive impact of the ACA in addressing healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in rural communities (Smith et al., 2018; Johnson & Brown, 2019).
References:
Johnson, M., & Brown, B. (2019). Healthcare workforce shortages: Impacts on rural healthcare delivery. The Journal of Rural Health, 35(4), 467-470. https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12370
Smith, T. C., Kilgore, M. L., & Wolfe, C. R. (2018). A state-by-state assessment of the economic impacts of the Affordable Care Act’s repeal on employment. American Journal of Public Health, 108(12), 1674-1680. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2018.304686
