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Pro Obama Health Care (Eyes on Europe as a learning platform).

HEALTH CARE

How do we convince America that socialized medi-care is the best solution for everyone?

The best way to convince the average American that socialized health care is more beneficial to everyone is by performing a cost analysis of services provided, the costs associated with prescribed medicine, and hospitalization costs. The individual concerned no longer carries the full burden of medical costs if hospitalized or needs to visit a doctor. Social medi-care has been proven to work throughout Europe, with modifications to improve and provide quality medical services. Social medi-care (SMC) covers more than the basic medical needs; it also covers dental care up to a set amount. It is not like the normal medical care plans that American are used to, where your benefits are based on past visits to the doctor or hospital, where itis reduced percentage wise based on usage. SMC provides a universal medical plan at a cost that is reasonable and affordable.

SMC will pay for a trained medical technician to assist you in your home when you are unable to fully provide for yourself during any period of sickness. This means, for example, that if you are single parent and your child is sick and you are unable to stay home and care for that child, SMC will provide you with a medical technician as long as that child is sick at home.

What are the financial benefits of socialized health care?

Everyone carries the financial burden, for example, a selected amount is deducted from a worker’s pay based on his or her family status, and the employer is obligated by law to pay an equal amount into a universal collective health care fund. The funds are regulated by the state and are available to the worker even if he becomes unemployed.

Introduction /

This course project gives you the opportunity to select a problem that currently exists in our healthcare system and analyze its implications on our healthcare system. The paper should critically analyze the issues related to the topic and identify key strategies for improvement. In
order to meet the project requirements, it is important to identify an issue or problem within the healthcare system. Please analyze and review the grading rubric to understand why this is important. Both web references and professional journals should be considered as references. Don’t overlook the Keller Online Library as an important source of information for your paper. The paper should include 8–10 references in APA or another approved format.

See a more detailed Grading Rubric below.

The length of the final paper should be approximately 8–10 pages, double-spaced in MS Word.

Possible Course Project Topics

A.  Describe the problems with our multiple reimbursement systems. Discuss how a single-payer system may improve access and cost containment in the U.S. healthcare system.

1. Evaluate the lack of reimbursement environments for preventive healthcare programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of the current reimbursement patterns. Propose solutions for expanding these programs.

C.  Describe the problems in the U.S. healthcare system and how we might use another nation's healthcare system for reform. Evaluate how a new system would improve access to care, quality of care, and the efficient utilization of resources.

1. Choose one particular form of complementary (nontraditional, alternative) medicine and explain why it may not be accepted by insurance providers or reimbursed by insurance companies.

1. Describe its clinical approach and effectiveness, evaluate its economic impact, and review its potential for mainstream use, including future licensing and third party reimbursement.

1. Evaluate the problem of fraud and abuse in the current U.S. healthcare system. Analyze the effectiveness of the OIG’s Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Program, and analyze effective actions healthcare organizations can take to decrease their liability in this area, offering examples.

1. Critically evaluate the readiness and the effectiveness of the U.S. Healthcare Delivery System in responding to a widespread bioterrorism event; propose changes as appropriate to your analysis.

·  Discuss some of the problems in measuring quality in the healthcare environment and investigate quality measurement. Provide options for
quality measurement and the processes that could be measured in a healthcare
setting.

·  Critically evaluate the use of technology in healthcare and the challenges it presents in healthcare delivery. Offer specific examples or situations addressing technology’s contributions to improving the quality of health and healthcare; consider impact on healthcare costs and analyze trade-offs.

·  Describe the problem of medical errors in our delivery system. Evaluate the
effectiveness of selected programs aimed at reducing medical errors in the U.S.
healthcare system; discuss one or more of the most effective measures identified
to date and make recommendations for additional action.

NOTE: Other topics related to course content/TCOs will be considered, but only as approved in advance by your instructor.

Grading Rubrics

·  Introduce the issue.

·  Define the problem.

·  Search the literature.

·  Analyze the problem.

·  Offer possible solutions.

·  Propose a single solution.

·  Develop an implementation plan.

·  Justify why/how if your solution will solve the identified
problem.

Your paper must include, but is not limited to, the following sections:

Category / Pts / Description
BACKGROUND / 10 / Describe the problem, organization, or situation you selected;
identify the specific issues of interest or controversy; and present background/facts of the problem, organization, or situation that will enable the reader to clearly understand the issue.
DEFINE
THE PROBLEM / 10 / Identify and clearly state the problem, the management issue, in which an element of the identified problem or situation is not meeting expectations. Remember that what appears to be the problem may actually be just a symptom of a bigger problem – dig deep to be sure you've identified the real
problems. If there appears to be more than one problem/issue, decide if they are separate or related issues.
State the problem in the form of a question. For example, if a
work group is not performing effectively, an effective problem statement might be "How can the staff shortage improve?" rather than simply "Short Staff problems."
LITERATURE
REVIEW / 35 / Present what you discovered in your search of the literature.
Review issues, theories, concepts, and studies discussed in class and in our textbook, and review what other writers/researchers have to say about the subject of your analysis. Discuss the concepts, ideas, or insights that are most valuable in helping you make sense of your project.
·  What theories can you use?
·  What writers say something of value?
·  Why is it of value?
·  Which models are the least helpful, and why?
·  What theories or concepts will you challenge or criticize because your findings are different?
In short, demonstrate an understanding of the literature and apply it sensibly to the problem. This is not a course in applied commonsense; however, such practical intelligence is important, especially in the application stage.
A literature review is like playing a video game in which you
are in a chamber with many doors. As you open each door, you uncover clues to help you progress to the next level. Similarly, in a literature review, your objective is to open the doors that can point the way to solving your business problem. Begin your literature review with a broad look at your field of interest, then narrow your focus until you zero in on the essential issues of concern.
NOTE: A literature review is a required element of this
assignment. A good rule of thumb is to review at least 10 resources, beyond the textbook and class readings, to ensure the effectiveness of your research.
SUGGESTION: Begin your literature survey by accessing Keller's online library at www.keller.edu.
PROBLEM
ANALYSIS / 30 / This section should provide a detailed analysis of the causes
of the problem(s) or issue(s) you identified in Section II. A major objective is to clearly illustrate how you are using the healthcare course concepts (as well as what your learned from your literature review) to better understand the
causes of the problem(s) or issue(s). Show that you are applying course material! (Note: Use subheadings to identify each factor you address.)
POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS / 30 / Explore three solutions that could be appropriate ways to solve the identified problem/issue. Be sure these solutions are logical based on your analysis and that they each would effectively treat the problem, not the symptoms. Also, discuss the anticipated outcomes (both positive and negative) of implementing each of the possible solutions you identified.
SOLUTION AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION / 35 / Outline your recommended solution to the problem/issue, one of the alternatives explored in Section V, or a combination of those alternatives. State your solution clearly and specifically. Describe exactly what should be done and how it should be done, including by whom, with whom, and in what sequence. Here are some points to keep in mind as you write this section:
Have I indicated an awareness of the problem of implementation (the how aspect)?
·  Have I been specific enough? For example, a general solution might state, "The healthcare manager needs to realize that his or her style should match the situation."
·  A specific solution would state what style is most appropriate for the situation and how you will attempt to the have the manager realize the appropriate style.
·  What aspects of the problem remain unresolved by my solution?
·  Does my recommended solution and implementation plan address the problem/issues and causes identified in the previous sections?
·  Does my solution consider and resolve the identified pros and cons?
·  How will I evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented recommended solution?
·  What process checks or procedures will I put in place to institutionalize the improvement?
·  Could my solution cause other problems/issues? What risks are inherent in the solution you recommend? What contingency plans do you
recommend?
·  Assess the realism of your proposed action plan. For example, is there adequate time, money, or other resources for your solution? In addition, does your solution place too much reliance on other people being reasonable or what you think is reasonable?
JUSTIFICATION / 25 / Justify why your recommended solution and its implementation will solve the identified problem/issue in the organization/unit you selected. An important element of this section is to show very clearly how you applied course concepts to arrive at a workable solution and a successful
implementation. Apply appropriate course material; support your conclusions with appropriately referenced facts, quotes, and readings; and be sure your justification addresses identified pros and cons.
REFERENCES / 25 / All citations in the paper must appear in the reference list,
and all references must be cited in the text of the paper. Choose references judiciously and cite them accurately. Citations of an author's work in the text documents your work, briefly identifies the source for readers, and enables
readers to locate the source of information in the alphabetical reference list at the end of the paper. To use the ideas or words of another without crediting the source is plagiarism.
Plagiarism, in its purest form, involves copying of
entire passages either verbatim or nearly verbatim, with no direct acknowledgment of the source. The most common (and unconscious) form of plagiarism is when a direct quotation is simply paraphrased. Paraphrasing does not relieve you of the obligation to provide proper identification of source data. The best way to avoid plagiarism is to make sure all quotes, ideas, or conclusions not your own are given proper acknowledgment in your
text.
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