American College of Emergency Physicians

American College of Emergency Physicians

Healthcare Ethics and Healthcare Reform
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According to the American College of Emergency Physicians. (ACEP) (n.d.), “the enacted Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 has fueled ethical debate of several important controversial topics. Ethical issues of health care reform include moral foundations, cost containment, public health, access to care, ED crowding, and end-of-life issues.”

Review the following article:

ACEP. (n.d). The Ethics of Health Care Reform: Issues in Emergency – Medicine – An Information Paper. Retrieved from https://www.acep.org/life-as-a-physician/ethics–legal/ethics/the-ethics-of-health-care-reform-issues-in-emergency—medicine—an-information-paper/#sm.0000s5twwucmldpxvhb28muxrbrou

From a healthcare administrator perspective, discuss the ethical and moral issues presented in this article. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your rationale in detail.
What ethical ramifications should be considered in regard to future healthcare reform?
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