Legislators being re-elected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA
Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses of the voters views may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress' decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid). Remember, the number one job of a legislator is to be re-elected.
Please notes:
-Review the resources and reflect on efforts to repeal/replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
-Consider who benefits the most when policy is developed and in the context of policy implementation.
RESOURCES
-Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. (Chapter 3 pp. 37-56 & Chapter 10 pp 180-183) +400 words
Analyses of voter views can also significantly affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies such as Congress' decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid. Voters from all over the nation will be impacted greatly by any changes made so understanding what these people want and need should be taken into consideration when formulating public policy goals and objectives. When politicians have a better understanding of how certain demographics view different laws and regulations they become more informed when deciding if implementing those laws are worth their time, effort, and money spent on campaigning. Therefore, legislative leaders must take voter opinions into account while suggesting or supporting national policies especially those concerning healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid which many depend on in order to receive necessary treatments