Since President Donald Trump’s administration, the majority of Republicans in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives have tried to repeal and replace the ACA, signed into law by former President Barack Obama. As a healthcare administration student, you are doing an externship in the Office of the Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health. During a staff meeting, the Senator asks you for your opinion.

Your signature assignment is to write a policy paper arguing for or against the repeal and replacement of the ACA. In your proposal to the Senator, be sure to address the following:

1. Provide a foundation for your position.
2. Address the implications of repealing or sustaining the ACA considering the issues of access, cost, and quality of care.
3. Provide statements to support why you would repeal or sustain the ACA.
4. Provide a strong, comprehensive summary.

Length: 5-6 pages

References: Include a minimum of five scholarly resources

Your policy paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.