title: ACA and the Triple Aim: Musings of a Health Care Actuary.
abstract: In 2008, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) promulgated the Triple Aim, which advocates simultaneous improvements in patient experiences, improved population health and lower cost per capita. In 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) promised quality, affordable health care for all Americans. It's fair to assume that the framers of ACA were aware of the Triple Aim, and it is likely that much of ACA was heavily influenced by IHI's positions. So it is reasonable, from time to time, to assess ACA's impact on health care against the Triple Aim principles.
authors.forename: Mac
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McCarthy
mesh_terms: D000206:Actuarial Analysis; D003363:Cost Control; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D058991:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; D058996:Quality Improvement; D014481:United States