explain and assess the implications of three different provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act.
Medicare Prevention Benefits
(Implementation: 2011)
“Eliminates cost-sharing for Medicare-covered preventive services that are recommended (rated A or B) by the
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and waives the Medicare deductible for colorectal cancer screening tests;
authorizes Medicare coverage for a personalized prevention plan, including a comprehensive health risk
assessment.