The Health Care Act of 2010: A Timeline of Implementation and Critical Review (Aspatore Special Report)

On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Act was modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and was signed into law on March 30, 2010. This book provides an in-depth look at the motivating factors behind the Health Care Act, the plans for implementation over the next ten years, and challenges for bringing these plans to fruition. John Palter, managing member of Riney Palter PLLC, analyzes the potential impact of this Act and the compliance issues for affected participants. The author shares his recommendations for interpreting key provisions and enabling fellow attorneys to best serve clients and assist them in understanding this new piece of legislation.

John T. Palter is a trial lawyer and managing member of Riney Palter, PLLC. For the past twenty-five years, he has advocated the interests of emerging growth and institutional clients in complex commercial, employment, and intellectual property disputes.