...Govt-2301-WS3 What makes us so different? Understanding Political Ideology through Partisanship People today think that it doesn’t matter how you vote, the outcome will always be the same because the Democratic and GOP parties are run by corporations. Some think that in order to break away from the special interests and influences, there should be a strong third party and that party with a different platform is the Libertarian Party. Historically the main two parties were not much different. In the beginning both parties believed that “men (not big government) was to rule them” (The Fundamental Differences Between Republican and Democrats). There was a mutual desire for individual freedom. Currently it seems that their fundamental beliefs have changed. The Democratic Party wants to increase government involvement in the lives of the American public, whereas the Republicans would like to see decreased national government and have each state govern themselves (The Fundamental Differences Between Republican and Democrats). The Libertarians seem to want to get back to what the founding fathers envisioned. Each party has very strong convictions on the topics that confront America today. The hottest topic facing the nation is Same Sex Marriage. Since the beginning the Democrats have defended Civil Rights and supported the expansion of opportunities for all. They fight to end all forms of discrimination, but this is an uphill battle. “We support marriage equality and support...
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...care system as compared to these countries from an administrator’s and a third-party payer’s perspectives. In your answer, be sure to not only discuss each strength, but provide an explanation as to why you feel the United States has this advantage over the other countries you chose. Abstract United States has many strengths and weaknesses within the healthcare system. In this case, we are going to focus on the strengths of the healthcare system in the United States and how they measure up to the healthcare system in two other countries. Those countries on India and Canada. The healthcare system within the United States is one of the best in the world. In order to receive a better understanding of the strength of the United States healthcare system, we have to dive into the healthcare systems of other countries. Real life questions were asked, from individuals from two different parts of the world in two different hospitals and how they felt about the healthcare system in the native countries. Once the healthcare systems of India and Canada have been explained, we can dive into the strength of the healthcare system in the United States. The life expectancy of individuals within India is 69 years, which is far lower than the United States average, which is 78 years. Access to medical care and malnutrition continue to be a major problem facing the Indian people. Although it is one of the fastest-growing economies with a thriving middle class, 26% of the population...
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...SAT1 Task 3 Cherilyn Moser Healthcare is an ever growing concern around the world today. Populations continue to grow and people are living longer than ever. Nations have different systems for healthcare. The United States and Japan are two healthcare systems that are have different coverages for their citizens. United States: The United States has multiple opportunities for insurance coverage for people. There are many private insurance companies to insure Americans. There are also government assistant agencies such as: Medicare, Medicaid and Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (Commonwealth Fund, 2013). Persons must apply and qualify for any government assisted programs for healthcare. Medicaid: is offered to those who qualify with low income. (Families, individuals, and children) Medicare: is offered to those over the age of 65 years (retired) CHIP: is offered for children of modest level income families that do not qualify for Medicaid. Medications are covered by these groups with potential out-of-pocket expenses. Co-pays for medications are required. The type of medication may also be a factor. Some medications may not be covered by Medicaid, Medicare or CHIPS. There are times when a generic brand or alternate medication is encouraged to avoid a costly out-of-pocket expense to the patient. Social workers and physicians work together to find the most economical alternative to a medication. Specialists and/or physician referrals depends on the...
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...growth, with most firms maintaining employment levels or increasing headcount. Most governments have so far used their large reserves to keep spending and investment plans at previous levels. from absorbing this pool of talent. Pay rises across the region averaged 6.7% in 2014, the highest average increase since the financial crisis, and are projected to accelerate further in 2015 to 6.9%. This is driven by the competition for talent and rising cost of living and, in the case of Oman, increasing unionisation The impact of the oil price fall has so far been of the workforce. At the same time, the strength limited to firms in the oil and gas sector, some of the US dollar, to which most Gulf currencies of which have been downsizing. There has also are pegged, is helping make Gulf salaries more been some slowdown in Bahrain and Oman, attractive for expatriates, reducing upward the countries with lower cash reserves where pressure on wages. governments have started to reduce their investment on infrastructure projects. The UAE, and particularly Dubai, remain the region’s most popular destinations for expatriates. Across the region, the fastest growing sector is Qatar ranks second in popularity with newcomers, healthcare, driven by a combination of growing but has very low retention as the cost of living and populations, massive government investment, the ban on expatriates switching employers drives and regulatory...
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...National Health Care: Conservative vs. Liberal Views Health Care in the United States has been a hot topic of debate between conservatives and liberals over the years of President Obama’s presidency because in 2010 Obama implemented the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA consists of two pieces of legislation with the goal of expanding health care to all Americans while providing equal care to all regardless of age, social status, and preexisting conditions. These goals are aligned with a liberal viewpoint, which most Democrats are in favor of. The ACA was met with heavy opposition from the Republican side which skews toward a conservative view for health care. Conservatives believe in a more privatized health care system with less government intervention to lower costs and increase the overall quality of health care thru competition. Obama Care has had its issues with implementation and administration rather than its liberal ideology and its goals, but I believe the solution to a successful healthcare policy lies with the conservative viewpoint leading to a more efficient system. Liberals main concern with health care in a conservative system is that it unfairly gives advantages to the middle and upper class. “Elements of the liberal health care perspective include a belief that health care is an equal right of all people, the implementation of that right through a social insurance system that provides universal health coverage, equitable financing of health care, and a...
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...HOBBY LOBBY VS. THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Leonila Gonzalez oUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY HOBBY LOBBY VS. THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Leonila Gonzalez oUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY Businesses can be affected by many laws and mandates that are set by the state or federal government. It can be difficult for a small firm to stay in business when such mandates are passed. The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Obama on Mach 23, 2010. Key components to the law are improving quality and health care costs, new consumer protections and access to healthcare, and mandating that all firms provided insurance for their employees. Small Business Tax credits were also included as an incentive and a way to reduce cost for the smaller firms. (Human Health Services, 2014) In order for a firm to be exempt from providing insurance to its employees they had to be classified as a non-profit organization or a Church. A businesses classification will give them exemptions for example a non-profit organization. A non-profit organization can be defined as “an incorporated organization which exists for educational or charitable reasons, and from which its shareholders or trustees do not benefit financially” (Investor Words, 2014). Because of the mandates of the Affordable Care Act, it is now in the center of litigation in which a for-profit organization is asking for exemptions from providing women health care, contraceptives, due to the owner’s religious belief. (Reese...
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...How a Healthcare Bill Caused A Government Shutdown What to do about the rapid rise of healthcare costs has become a contentiously argued subject by the United States two major political parties. The finale of this debate sees us two weeks into a government shut down with a small but determined faction of ideologue republicans threatening to default on our nations debt unless President Obama scraps the biggest piece of legislation he’s gotten passed into law since his election in 2008, a healthcare bill, commonly referred to as Obamacare. The president, on the other hand, is saying he won’t pay a ransom to Congress in order for them to reopen the federal government. He’s making his case against his opponents in congress by siting his reelection as vindication that Americans overwhelmingly want this legislation to move forward. The two sides are using an overwhelming amount of social media to air their views and ideology to the American public. While the Republicans spread doubt and fear about the bill, the democrats, conversely, overselling the probable effectiveness of Obamacare. With all this information swirling around the national discussion it is difficult to know exactly what’s true about the bill and what isn’t. Perhaps the most important consequence of this political battle is that currently 500,000 government workers are out of work and not being paid while this shut down plays itself out. This furlough is not only hurting those workers and their families but also proving...
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...CODER INTERVIEW Kathryn L. Elican Grand Canyon University: HCA-530 April 3, 2013 CODER INTERVIEW Like a regular business entity, healthcare facilities need continuous inflow of funds to continue existing. However, billing complexity in the health care industry is unlike all other industries. The biggest difference of healthcare from other businesses is the source of payment for services rendered: the majority of which is from a third party with pre-determined rates and strict prerequisites. Foundational to these prerequisites is the accuracy of medical coding. An interview with a coder provided fresh understanding of the coding profession. And a look into the private and government payers and insurers’ roles brings better understanding of their impact on reimbursement. MEDICAL CODING Medical Coding is the process of using standard codes in identifying medical services and procedure. This is used for billing and reimbursement from payers for services rendered. Medical code is foundational and standardized with industry-wide language. The use of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), (Medial Billing and Coding). THE INTERVIEW I interviewed an outpatient coder of Pennsylvania Hospital. Her job includes coding for hospital out-patients and Physicians’ in-patients and out-patients. She explained medical coding is quite complex and a coder needs proper schooling...
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...Health Care Vs Fitness Nicasio Jones Adventist University Health Care Vs Fitness This paper will discuss how the healthcare industry and the fitness industry both address the individual health needs of a person; however, the cost and method of healing differs between the two industries. In the healthcare industry, an individual is identified as a patient. Upon the first visit of any medical facility. Personal information is collect by the front desk staff. The patient has to complete a health questionnaire that list any prior conditions, current lifestyle habits like drinking or smoking. They also provide all of their medical insurance information. They are even interview by a nurse to hear what symptoms they are feeling. Their vitals are recorded to assets their current condition. And then they receive a physical exam by the physician who will diagnose and prescribe a personal plan of care for that patient. In the Fitness industry, an individual is identified as a member. Upon the first visit to the fitness facility, a new member fills out a health history questionnaire and provides their credit card information. Also as part of the introduction process the member receives several sessions with a fitness trainer that will review their health history and help develop and workout program to help the member reach their goals. The cost of healthcare has increased over the few years. With the increase of obesity and other lifestyle diseases, the cost of care has escalated...
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...South Korea e-Health: Strategy and Best Practices In contrast to its e-government and general e-service strategies, Korea’s e-health program was regarded by the WHO as only moderately effective in 2006. Despite starting in 2003 the Korean Program has only now beginning to gain momentum. Up until 2008 the e-Health Association has developed led by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy have focused on developing on what it sees as the five core pillars for a successful u-Health industry by 2013. These areas are: Standardization Law and policy planning and reform Human resource development, e.g. access to medical knowledgeR&D for e-health products International collaboration Despite some work by the various Ministries on defining their domestic requirements in terms of electronic health records , e-prescriptions, etc., there has been little real progress on e-health in Korea and many healthcare facilities lack appropriate ICT based information tools. According to a consumer survey in 2007 the poor level of informatization in healthcare this apparent lack of progress can be attributed to the fact that e–health was not seen as part of the overall e-government strategy and the structure and parlous state of the health sector in Korea following the rapid introduction of universal health insurance. Following the reorganization of government ministries in 2008 (under the new government administration); e-health attention has begun to focus on e-health as an...
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...Joannie Laney 6/11/15 Healthcare in the U.S considered to be an “Imperfect Market” Although the United States is one of the few place in the world where insured people are able to obtain continuous routine, and basic care, it’s governed by free market forces. Health care market in the U.S is very flawed due to its inability to measure quality, as well as inadequate social cost financing, not to mention all parties involved. The parties involved in the U.S. healthcare market are employers, providers, consumers, government, insurance companies, price competition, market share, managed care practices, and investment capital. The checks and balances in this healthcare free market is not equal, therefore the market is referred to as imperfect. The free market concept is when a buyer and seller acts independently. The buyer should be able to choose their care based on price and quality, but unfortunately this is not the case. The prices are set by external agencies, instead of using the supply and demand model. Physicians, medical facility, are now driven to form alliances with private health plans, as well as public sector, in order to maintain an influx of patients, and remain gainfully employed. Another issue is that in certain areas a single medical system has controls, and leaves the consumer no other choice but to go use them. One thing that free markets is required to do is give patients information on services, and products. Consumers are to be educated...
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...the judicial part of Government in the USA, it acts as an appellant court which can also on occasion deal with ambassadorial and diplomat cases. It is separate from the other 2 branches of government in order to remain independent and provides a powerful check on those branches. However it has been criticised by being called democratically lacking. The members have a significant amount of power however are unelected and unable to be dismissed. The most significant issue with the Supreme Court’s power is its (lack of) accountability, this is largely caused by the appointment process. The Supreme court has had significant influence over public legislation since the Marbury vs Madison case of 1803 and increasingly so since Chief Justice Warren’s court who made controversial decisions regarding segregation (Brown vs Topeka) and Abortion (Roe vs Wade). This has continued to more recent court cases such as the 2012 Windsor vs USA which recognised gay marriage striking down DOMA (the 1996 Defence of Marriage Act) which stated that only heterosexual marriage would be federally recognised. This has led to the appointment process of Supreme Justices to come under scrutiny as it invokes unelected justices making decisions that will affect the whole of America and which in many cases supersede decisions made by the elected legislators (congressmen) and the executive (the President). For example firstly in 2012 the Supreme Court voted to uphold the Affordable Healthcare Act or ‘Obamacare’...
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...highlight in my research of Canadian universal healthcare vs. US healthcare is that Canadian health care is federally funded and covers mostly all of the medical services used by the residents. The US has healthcare for the people but is covered at the citizens’ expense via an insurance company. The citizens are responsible for maintaining the premiums set by the insurance companies via the employer of the citizens or privately attained. However, this could explain why nearly 50 million people are uninsured because a lot of Americans cannot afford the premiums set by the insurance companies or quoted to them privately. The issue without healthcare is that the premiums are many times to expensive. The insurer will not pay because the conditions the patient may have could be pre-existing and will cause the company to pay for many expenses that are acquired before they are insured. Unlike the US, Canadian is federally funded so those issues are not of a concern, only finding when the care can be provided is the concern. Next, even though universal care for the Canadians appear to be ideal and a dream come true, the Canadians still have longer waiting lines and longer times for the services to be carried out than the US. The Canadian are much slower to adopt expensive technology to perform certain procedures. Universal healthcare can negotiate prices and services to reduce the overhead cost. When dealing with universal healthcare it is providing a blanket of coverage to anyone...
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...Miranda Collins Dr. Jeff Kersh English 1010 March 10, 2016 Bernie vs Trump: A Contrast and Comparison of Capitalism and Socialism Getting the right ideas of how an economy should be run is a significant challenge. However, two systems can be used: socialism or capitalism. The United States continues to face this challenge. The current presidential campaign illustrates this important issue. Two candidates exemplify the two economic ideologies. Bernie Sanders adheres to the idea of democratic socialism, while Donald Trump follows capitalism. Capitalism is seen as a system that is mostly based on entrepreneurship, market allocation, and private ownership (Friedman 15). Socialism, on the other hand, is a structure where the control of factors of production is moved from individuals to the state. In light of these issues, below is a comparison and contrast between capitalism and socialism. While socialism helps to even out and equally distribute wealth in the society so that no particular person has control over production except the government, Capitalism does not allow for an evening out, and equal distribution of resources in the society. Also, the government has no control over production. According to Walter (7), Capitalism is “the economic system under which the ownership of goods and services are privately owned, and decisions concerning pricing, investments, and distribution are determined in a free-market system, primarily on the basis of competition among businesses”...
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...California menu labeling law (calories to be posted next to menu items) 1. Why was it adopted? * People are eating out more than try and combat obesity by making consumers more aware about what they are eating. 2. Company costs vs. benefits: Depends on position in market * Costs: * Fast food chains lose customers * Company image of fast food chains * New menus containing calorie count * Benefits: * If the actual calorie count is less than consumers expect * Encourage innovation to develop healthier options * Healthy restaurants get more business 3. Competitor costs vs. benefits: * Depends on position in the market * Competitors will have same costs and benefits as above. * Healthier restaurants will have less costs and more benefits than fast food chains 4. Consumer costs vs. benefits: * Cost: * Tax to pay for law * Benefits: * More options due to innovation * Awareness of what they’re eating * Improved health * Less tax for healthcare 5. Enforcing the law: * Enforcement of inspectors * Fines from noncompliance 6. Evaluation: * Benefits considerably outweigh the costs * Grade: A- Kilpatrick, Keelan 2301001, Section 104 On January 1, 2011 the state of California issued a menu labeling law (California Health and Safety Code Section 114094)...
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