This list of health care reform resources, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply endorsement of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of either the organization or their contents, expressed views, programs, or political activities. Further, the College does not endorse any commercial products that may be advertised or available from these organizations or on these websites. This list is not meant to be comprehensive; the exclusion of a site does not reflect the quality of that site. Please note that sites and URLs are subject to change without warning. Jer 4/11/2012
Please also refer to the WEBTREATs Health Insurance and the Uninsured and Financial Assistance and Low-Cost Health Care, as many of these sites include relevant information.
AARP – Health Care Reform
AARP’s health reform website has news, fact sheets on the health care reform law, and a personalized guide to the law and what benefits may be available.
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) - Health Care Reform
This section of ACOG’s website has information on the health care reform law for ob-gyns, patient FAQs, details of ACOG’s work on reform, and links to more information.
American Medical Association (AMA) – Health System Reform
This website has general information on what reform means to physicians and patients, an overview of major provisions, health reform news, and links to the Health System Reform Insight newsletter and other resources for physicians and patients.
AMA – Health Care and You
This website has information on health reform for consumers, including what the Affordable Care Act is, the timeline for implementation, and state-specific information.
The Commonwealth Fund - Health Reform Resources
The Health Reform Resources website has information on the Affordable Care Act, expanding access, payment reform, quality improvement, news, links to podcasts, and more.
Realizing Health Reform's Potential: Women and the Affordable Care Act of 2010
This is the full text of an issue brief which analyzes how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is likely affect women and their exposure to health care costs over the next decade.
Familes USA - Health Reform Central
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization. This website includes an overview of the health care reform law, information on implementation, information for states, and publications.
Health Affairs - Health Reform
This is a collection of articles from the journal Health Affairs on health care reform. The full text of some articles is available for free; others have an excerpt and require payment or a subscription to view the full text.
HealthCare.gov
This is the federal government’s health care reform website. There is an online tool where users can find options for health coverage, information on the health reform law for various groups, and information on prevention, quality of care, and insurance options by state
Healthcare Information and Management Systems (HIMSS) – Meaningful Use OneSource
This website is designed to help HIMSS members and other organizations prepare for the Meaningful Use and Certification Criteria and Standards regulations. Documents, tools, and links to other resources on meaningful use of electronic medical records are included.
Kaiser Family Foundation – Health Reform Source
This website from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has information and resources on health reform, as well as health reform news, research and analysis, and state-level information.
Kaiser Family Foundation - Women's Health Policy
This website links to an online slide presentation on the implications of the new health reform law for women. There are also links to recent Kaiser publications on women’s health and insurance coverage.
National Health Law Program
This website includes a comprehensive analysis of the Affordable Care Act, fact sheets, information on state implementation and health reform litigation, and more.
National Institute for Health Care Reform
The NIHCR conducts research and policy analyses of the organization, financing, and delivery of health care in the U.S. The website includes links to full-text publications.
National Women’s Law Center – Health Care Reform
The NWLC works to ensure that the new health care law benefits women. The website includes information on health reform related to women’s health.
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) – Health Policy and Reform
This is a collection of articles from the NEJM on health reform, including implementation, cost, Medicare/Medicaid, accountable care organizations, politics of health care reform, health information technology, and more.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – State Coverage Initiative
The State Coverage Initiatives (SCI) program provides assistance to state leaders to implement health care reform at the state level. The website has information on federal health care reform, full text publications, and links to other resources.
The White House – Health Reform in Action
This website has information about the new law, myths and facts about health reform, information on how the law affects families, young adults, businesses, seniors, and the economy, and state-specific information.