Here are some research articles related to legislation that has affected current healthcare policies:
1. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its Impact:
- Title: “The Affordable Care Act: A Review of the Literature on the Long-Term Effects on Health Insurance Coverage, Costs, and Access” (2020) by Cathy J. Cohen et al. in Annual Review of Public Health. [This article provides a comprehensive overview of the ACA’s impact on health insurance coverage, costs, and access to care in the US]
- Title: “The Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Medicaid Coverage and Utilization” (2017) by Sarah M. Fontbonne et al. in The New England Journal of Medicine. [This article focuses on the ACA’s impact on Medicaid expansion and its effects on coverage and healthcare utilization]
2. Legislation on Specific Healthcare Issues:
- Title: “The Impact of Certificate-of-Public-Advantage (COPA) Laws on Hospital Prices” (2023) by David. S. Weil et al. in The American Journal of Law and Economics. [This article examines the effects of COPA laws, which shield hospital mergers from antitrust scrutiny, on hospital prices]
- Title: “Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and Its Impact on Mental Health Treatment” (2022) by Michael T. Compton et al. in JAMA Psychiatry. [This article analyzes the impact of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act on access to mental health and substance abuse treatment]
3. Legislative Trends in Healthcare:
- Title: “Telehealth Policy During COVID-19: A Review of Legislation and Regulatory Changes” (2021) by Jessica C. Ho et al. in Telemedicine and e-Health. [This article discusses the rapid adoption of telehealth legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential long-term implications]
- Title: “The Future of Drug Pricing Policy in the United States” (2023) by Peter B. Bach et al. in The New England Journal of Medicine. [This article explores potential legislative solutions for addressing high drug prices in the US healthcare system]
Tips for Further Research:
- Utilize academic databases like PubMed, ScienceDirect, or JSTOR for peer-reviewed research articles.
- Consider the specific healthcare policy area you’re interested in (e.g., insurance coverage, mental health, drug pricing) and refine your search terms accordingly.
- Look for articles published in recent years to capture the latest legislative developments and their impact.
These are just a few examples, and there are many other research articles available on the topic of legislation and healthcare policy. By exploring these resources, you can gain a deeper understanding of how laws have shaped the current healthcare landscape.