The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a non-partisan research agency that provides objective and authoritative analysis and research to the United States Congress. It assists Members of Congress in understanding and making informed decisions on various legislative issues, policy matters, and public policy concerns. The CRS produces reports, memoranda, briefings, and other research materials on a wide range of topics, including economics, law, foreign affairs, science, and technology, among others. The primary purpose of the CRS is to support Congress in its legislative and oversight responsibilities.
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This document provides information on the new entities that were created as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It outlines the purpose and function of these entities in the healthcare system.