This study examines the likely effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on average annual consumer health care spending and the risk of catastrophic medical costs for the United States overall and in two large states that have decided not to expand their
Sarah A. Nowak,Christine Eibner,David M. Adamson,et al. Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Consumer Health Care Spending and Risk of Catastrophic Health Costs. 2013-01-01.