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National Health Plan, 2002.
Discusses the need for a national health plan in the United States.
1,670 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze how and why a national health plan should be introduced in the United States. Health care in the United States is a big business. As such, a national health plan threatens the bottom lines of gigantic health maintenance organizations who have fought national health care consistently. They fight a plan that could cause their demise, but ensure the increased health and well being of millions of Americans. The paper argues that it is time we stopped letting big business set the agenda for the health of the American people.
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"However, there were many proponents to the plan. Some experts felt the plan was not comprehensive enough, and did not cover enough basic, preventative health care. For example, the plan did not cover some areas of mental health treatment, such as alcoholism. Others felt it should not be affiliated at all with health insurance plans. Then there were the social implications of including such treatments as abortion, physician assisted suicide, and euthanasia in the areas of treatment. All of these concerns were eventually answered, but they raised questions in the minds of the public that were never quite eliminated."
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Consumer Driven Health Plans, 2006.
An essay on the rising health care costs associated with moral hazard and why, despite some skepticism, consumer driven health plans (CDHP) can provide a solution.
1,040 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHP) and how these plans can reduce medical spending. The paper examines the rising cost of health care and how health insurers have developed new and innovative ways of dealing with the ever pressing issue moral hazard has had on overall medical spending. The paper further analyzes how through consumer driven health plans, health insurers hope to encourage more conservative and responsible consumerism as patients are forced to pay higher out of pocket costs for medical services.
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"Year after year, as the cost of health care continues to rise and the American public's frustration continues to grow, those with influence over the market have begun to offer new and innovative solutions in the hopes of curbing the ever rising prices a broken system has helped to create. In a flawed design where everyone but the consumer is picking up the tab - the employers, health insurers, and government, it's of no surprise that Americans have been more than indulgent in their consumption of medical services. Unfortunately, this careless consumption, driven by moral hazard, is what continues to drive the overall cost of health care up at a rate of inflation higher than that of other goods and services. Now, in an effort to reduce the most costly of effects attributing to the rising cost of medical services, health insurers have focused on reducing moral hazard through the introduction of consumer driven health plans (CDHP)."
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The 1993 Health Care Plan, 2002.
An analysis of the insurance companies' reactions to President Clinton's 1993 health care plan.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper will take a detailed look at the 1993 health plan and concentrate on the effects it had on the insurance industry. The prevailing sentiment among insurance companies was that the 1993 was unequivocally 'bad' for their business. After six years of lobbying and the application of economic pressure, insurance companies feel that the 1999 reforms are a step in the right direction after the botch-job launched in 1993. In brief, the paper will show what happened in 1993, how health care changed as a result of the 1993 plan, how insurance companies reacted to the plan, whether or not insurance companies acted rationally (i.e., is there economic support for their negative reaction?), and how the present situation meshes with the insurance companies' recommendations for change. .
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Health Care Plans, 2002.
A look at the Ameircan government's attitutude towards health plans.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 106.95
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This twelve-page graduate-level research paper discusses, compares, and contrasts Governor George W. Bush's and Vice-President Al Gore's proposed health care plans. The discussion covers various current issues in health care including Medicare, prescription drugs, and universal health care coverage for all Americans.
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Single-Payer Health Care Plan, 2008.
An analysis of the facts about health care in the United States with a letter addressing Senator Hillary Clinton regarding the single-payer plan.
989 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a letter to Senator Hillary Clinton as a candidate for president regarding a proposal for a single-payer plan for American health care. The letter discusses the problems with the plan. The paper then continues to provide the facts about health care in the United States and discusses the possible implications of a single-payer plan in the United States.
Table of Contents:
Letter to Senator Clinton
The Facts about Healthcare
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"While it is true there are frustrating delays in terms of accessing care in the United Kingdom, Canada, and other nations with single-payer nations, it is also worthy of reflection that both anecdotally and statistically, Americans must wait for a long time, for approval for payment from their insurance companies for procedures, and in the waiting rooms of many Emergency Rooms that are filled to the brim of individuals who use the facility as a site of primary care, because they cannot afford a regular physician. Americans may even find their coverage denied after the fact, if their condition is deemed a 'preexisting' condition not covered by the insurance policy they possess."
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National Health Insurance Plans, 2007.
A discussion on American health care services and their affordability.
2,419 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper discusses the vast differences between the cost of health services in the United States and the delivery of health services in the United States. The paper examines how measuring the success of medical care is one of the greatest challenges that regulators and providers face in assessing the current level of care and the success of new plans that are designed to alleviate the stresses being placed on the current system. The paper analyzes the groups attempting to find an accurate measurement tool for assessing the quality of care for managed care plans.
Outline:
Part 1: Expectations of Quality
Current State of Quality Measurement
Stakeholder Expectations
Part II: A Case Study
Part III: Source Evaluation
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"Currently most performance measures are developed internally by the organization (Isham). This creates a situation on a national level where research and development capabilities cannot be used on a national level. Private standardization is better than no standardization, but this is not likely to lead to the changes needed on a national level to help control the crisis."
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N.Y Health Plan, 2002.
An analysis of the New York Child Health Plus program.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper will cover the New York Medical Insurance Plan for Children. The study will cover the plan itself and discuss its policies for the State of New York and the children that it will be supporting. By realizing the ramifications of this plan, we can begin to understand the welfare elements of the program and how it impacts the population of New York. Also, the debates on government sponsorship of the program will be discussed alongside the objectives of voluntary services that would support the program. The aim of this study will be to understand the many facets of how medical care in the State of New York will be received, along with the main angles of the Medical Program and it's implementation.
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India's Central Government Health Plan, 2006.
This paper reports original research regarding the financing of India's central government health scheme.
8,750 words (approx. 35.0 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 183.95
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This paper explains that the Indian Central Government Health Scheme was launched in 1954 with a dual purpose of providing a comprehensive medical care facility to the Central Government employees and pensioners including their families and to do away with the cumbersome system of medical reimbursement; however, the purposes for which the scheme was launched appear to have been lost given the introduction of private medical care. The author investigated 364 cases, as a random sample from the Postal & RMS (Railway Mail Service), located in the NCR of Delhi and the city of Bangalore, by analyzing the financial implications of treatment at various types of hospitals: Government (GOV), Private Recognized (RP) and Private Unrecognized (UP) hospitals under the CGHS scheme. The paper reports that the percentage satisfaction level for IP treatment in private hospitals is greater than the government hospitals and investigates extensively possible private insurance schemes involving the government. Many tables and charts.
Table of Contents
Research Objectives
A Brief Overview of Functioning of CGHS
Recognition of Private Hospitals by CGHS
Facilities Provided to Serving Employees and their families
Facilities Provided to Central Government Pensioners
Other Facilities in Non-emergency Cases
Emergency Care
Rates of Subscription and Recoveries
Findings
Quantitative Data
Treatment in Different Categories of Hospitals
The Claim Spread
Out-of-Pocket Expenses based on Hospital Types.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses based on Disease Types
In-Patient and Outpatient Treatment: Delhi V/S Bangalore
Comparative Cost of Treatment
Budgetary Allocation, Expenditure and Cost of Treatment-Scheme-Level
Outpatient Cost of Card (Pensioners Included)
Inpatient Cost of Pensioner Card
Average Total Cost of Card for Pensioners
Average Total Cost of Card: Serving Employees
Welfare of Employees and Subsidy-Scheme Level
Implications for the Central Government Health Scheme
Employee Benefit-Case of DOP
Qualitative
ICICI Lombard
Mediclaim or Hospitalization Benefit Insurance Policy
Abbreviations
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"Budgetary allocation to CGHS scheme is made every year under various heads based on projected requirements of the CGHS dispensaries. There is no analysis of performance of the dispensary or review of utilization of funds while making fresh allotment of funds. Their utilization neither is monitored nor is any expenditure-benefit analysis carried out. Although the scheme was introduced with welfare angle, it is no denying the fact that the money allocated to the dispensaries should be properly utilized and the benefits should overweigh the expenditure. In the present practice, there is no monitoring mechanism to ensure efficient utilization of funds by the dispensaries, one of the reasons for the same being non-maintenance of financial/cost records properly."
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Health Educator Strategic Plan, 2008.
Creates a student's personal strategic plan to become a competent health educator.
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper presents an objective overview of a student's critique regarding her standing as a competent health educator. An objective overview of the different competencies obtained, relative strengths and opportunities for improvement are presented. An outline of the student's strategic plan over the next three years is also presented.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Competencies, Strengths, Weaknesses and Professional Development
Strategic Plan
Overall Goal 1
Sub-objective #1
Date
Action Plan
Resources needed
Sub-objective #2
Date
Action Plan
Resources needed
Overall Goal 2
Date
Sub-objective #1
Date to be accomplished
Action Plan
Resources needed
Sub-objective #2
Date to be accomplished Action Plan
Resources needed
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"The comprehension of concepts is key in health education, especially in an evidence-based field such as health. However, opportunities for this type of professional development are demanding on time and resources, particularly busy academic institutions. Banning (2005), in a qualitative study, found that different levels of evidence were utilized according to one's appreciation of them, suggesting that prior training in the use of these resources for continuing education can influence users' perceptions and appreciation of evidence-based practice."
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Developing Plans for Organizational Growth in Health Care, 2005.
An examination of the models for knowledge transfer and exchange for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the issue of knowledge transfer and exchange, as it relates to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and the desire to implement a model into the grant program. The models that have been incorporated into the programs of the Canadian Institute of Health Research and the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation are examined. Additional research is also utilized to explore all areas of the issues, and conclusions are drawn based upon the research.
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Sleep and Breakfast Intervention Plan, 2008.
This paper describes a health intervention plan devised by the author to combat chronic poor sleep habits and a questionable diet.
5,535 words (approx. 22.1 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper reviews literature that illustrates the importance of a strong diet and sleeping patterns upon the over-all health and well-being of young people. Moreover, the paper outlines some of the pertinent theories which offer insight into the entire process and additional time is taken to review the specific challenges the writer faced when implementing the plan and what has been learned from an admittedly difficult process.
Outline:
Abstract
Value of Sleep and Breakfast
Literature Review
Intervention plan
Summary and Self-Evaluation of Intervention
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"Indeed, a study of homeless women residing in downtown Los Angeles found that almost half of the women surveyed (there were 50 in total and they ranged in age from 18 to 44) slept 6 or fewer hours per night and had an uneven "day/night" sleep pattern. As well, employing the bio-behavioral framework to the full, lifestyle choices - habitual drinking, smoking, and drug use - were significant predictors of poor sleep patterns and mental health illnesses such as depression, chronic anxiety (especially anxiety sparked by worries about money and safety), and persistent loneliness, were also contributing factors to the "sleep/wake" patterns of the subject population."
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Wal-Mart's Health Insurance Policies, 2007.
This paper discusses the ethics of Wal-Mart's minimal health insurance plan for workers.
1,603 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The paper discusses how Wal-Mart's health insurance policies for its workers has burdened taxpayers, as many Wal-Mart employees are forced to take advantage of public welfare programs. The paper provides recommendations for effectively curbing Wal-Mart and its employees from accessing health care services. The paper calls on the government to take severe action so as to stop others from engaging in the same strategies to cut costs and increase profits.
Outline:
Introduction
Brief Overview
Analysis
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"Corporate actions have great effects on the overall economy in terms of determination of wages, consumer index and living standards. In a country where wage distribution reflects the deliberate decisions of corporations, the United States is clearly affected by the kind of wage rates determined by companies. The majority of corporations have a big role in determining the national income, health, expenditure and savings as they are responsible for the working class' welfare as well as income level (Kaysen 1996). Hence, the bigger a company the more effect it has on the overall US economy, and the nation at large. Wal-Mart is one such corporation which in the recent years has come under the grip of debates regarding its policies on health insurance."
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Lack of Universal Health Care in U.S., 2001.
Rising cost of health care. Employer provided health insurance. Employee-based health plans. Growth of HMOs. Move toward health care reform. Government vs. private industry run universal health care.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 15 sources, $ 127.95
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"Few issues are as critical to individuals as their physical health. Yet the cost of health care in the United States is recognized as one of the most serious public issues facing Americans today. For many years, employers have provided, or subsidized, health care in one form or another to employees. In some cases, the employer provided health insurance and the employee could select the provider without limitation. In other cases, the employer joined a health maintenance organization which required employees to go to specific physicians and providers. Americans who did not work full-time, who did not work at all, or who worked for small companies often did not (and do not) have access to health insurance or health care on a regular basis. This research considers the state of the health care industry today, the ..."
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Healthcare for the Underprivileged, 2008.
An analysis of the stance of the Community Health Plan of Washington regarding healthcare for underprivileged populations.
1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper involves the content analysis of the website for the Community Health Plan of Washington (CPHW) and a seminal article in its newsletter, which aims to determine how dedicated the CPHW is to providing healthcare for the underprivileged. It examines in detail what necessary policies and general messages are mentioned by the health plan with regards to uninsured and underinsured populations. The paper comes to the conclusion that CHPW is not a typical profit-maximizing firm in that it was willing to compromise profits to some extent in order to embrace the needs of this population.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Website and Newsletter: Measurement and Coding
The Uninsured and Underinsured for CHPW: Demographics, Needs and Health Practices
Who are the Uninsured/Underinsured?
Trends in Utilization Patterns: Predictions from the Content Analysis
Financial Impact of the Insured/Underinsured Population for CHPW
Why Does CHPW Embrace this Organizational Culture?
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Since the uninsured and underinsured population is less likely to receive preventative care, the forecasted trends include higher mortality rates and increased hospitalization for avoidable health problems. This may further increase the cost of healthcare, which creates the 'vicious cycle of increasing healthcare costs' for CHPW divisions.
"There is also the general expectation that the at-risk population will increase their enrollment in the government aided programs that provide healthcare coverage at little or no cost-sharing. Currently, these programs like Medicaid are not at their maximum potential and are expected to have increase enrollment, when the uninsured and underinsured population for CHPW realize that they can qualify and access healthcare."
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Hugh Davis and the Dalkon Shield, 2001.
A look at Hugh Davis, the inventor of the Dalkon Shield and surgical devices in the field of women?s health and family planning that went wrong.
1,895 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 60.95
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This paper is based on an article by Michael Ollove about Hugh Davis, the inventor of the Dalkon Shield and surgical devices in the field of women?s health and family planning that went wrong. It applies concepts and theories in order to understand the Dalkon Shield debacle.
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"Kohlberg?s moral reasoning theory is a cognitive development theory that focuses on how individuals decide what course of action is morally right. Once the decision is made, the individual must choose the morally right path (good or bad). I believe in the case of Hugh Davis, the significant focus should be on the statement ?how individuals decide what course of action is morally right?. Davis consciously decided to conduct minimal testing on the product and disconnect himself as the inventor. His intentions were to market the product as quickly as possible and gain recognition from its success. Certainly, I?m sure his actions were not designed to be at the expense of human life and society as a whole. I believe his irrational behavior and denial was typical of his arrogance. He considered himself to be a premier inventor and believed the product to be superior. As more women began having complications due to the Shield, he quickly suggested misuse and refused to modify the design. This type of behavior is described in stage one of Kohlberg?s theory where the individual makes decisions based upon avoidance of potential punishment."
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