At 3,256 pages, to say the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is complex would be a understatement. It’s no wonder why members of the public (and some politicians) are still unsure of what is really in the law.
That’s why Dr. Jill Vecchio, a practicing physican and President of the Colorado chapter of Docs4PatientCare, made a video series breaking down PPACA, outlining both its potential and guaranteed implications. Covering everything from costs to constitutionality (or lack thereof,) the 7 part series explains what this law “means to all Americans.”
If you’d like to educate yourself, or others, on the contents of the federal health law, Dr. Vecchio’s first video can be viewed below, and the entire series can be found here.
— Kendall Antekeier
Kendall Antekeier joined The Heartland Institute in June 2011 as the Legislative Specialist on Health Care. Kendall's responsibilities include interacting with elected officials and staff on health care issues; tracking new legislation; and drafting responses to emerging issues via talking points, news releases, and op-ed pieces, with the goal of educating legislators and informing them about free-market ideas.
Prior to becoming a member of the Heartland staff, Kendall graduated from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana in 2011. There she earned a dual-degree in political science and communication studies, as well as completed scholarly research on the film Frost/Nixon, evaluating its implications regarding the relationship between journalists and politicians. As a student, Kendall worked with the Saint Joseph County Republican Party in South Bend, Indiana, aiding the Party's communication efforts by reporting on both local and national issues and facilitating contact with County candidates. She also held a communication internship position at WZZM 13 News in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
