America's Healthy Future Act
America's Healthy Future Act
America's Healthy Future Act (pronunciation: /əˈmɛrɪkəz ˈhɛlθi ˈfjuːtʃər ækt/), also known as the Baucus Bill, is a healthcare reform bill proposed in the United States Senate in 2009. The bill was named after its main sponsor, Max Baucus, a senator from Montana.
Etymology
The term "America's Healthy Future Act" is a descriptive name, reflecting the bill's aim to improve the health future of Americans by reforming the healthcare system. The term "Baucus Bill" is derived from the name of the bill's main sponsor, Senator Max Baucus.
Overview
The America's Healthy Future Act was a comprehensive healthcare reform bill that aimed to expand health insurance coverage, control healthcare costs, and improve healthcare delivery system. The bill proposed a number of changes to the current healthcare system, including the creation of a new government-run health insurance plan, the implementation of a mandate for individuals to purchase health insurance, and the introduction of new regulations on health insurance companies.
Related Terms
- Healthcare reform: A general term referring to changes in health policy, healthcare systems, and health services delivery.
- Health insurance: A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured.
- Max Baucus: A former United States Senator from Montana and the main sponsor of the America's Healthy Future Act.
- United States Senate: The upper chamber of the United States Congress, which along with the United States House of Representatives—the lower chamber—comprises the legislature of the United States.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on America's Healthy Future Act
- Wikipedia's article - America's Healthy Future Act
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