The U.S. healthcare system has drastically improved since 2009, with the ACA reducing the uninsured rate from nearly 17 percent to less than 9 percent.
The Affordable Care Act banned discrimination based on preexisting conditions and expanded Medicaid, making healthcare more accessible to millions.
Despite its successes, the ACA faces a crisis of identity, labeled as 'Obamacare' by detractors who view it as a symbol of Democratic overreach.
The re-election of Donald Trump highlights ongoing tensions surrounding healthcare reform, underscoring how partisan politics continues to impact public perception of the ACA.
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