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Alternative Approaches to Health Care: In The Name of Reform, 2001.
A discussion of alternative approaches to health care in light of the growing need for reform of the health care system.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the need for alternative approaches to health care. While maintaining a commitment to providing quality health care, a limited budget demands that change be made in the way that health care services are provided, and which treatments are made available. Appropriate level of care for patient need is discussed. Alternative approaches not currently in widespread use, such as acupuncture and chiropractic medicine, are proposed. The need for an improved joint effort on the part of community groups and health care providers is raised.
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"Realizing that because of the high cost associated with health care and the limited availability of traditional hospitalized treatments an alternative approach is needed in the treatment of less severe health ailments that can be treated by alternative means. This reformed approach conserves hospitalized care for members of society who have a higher demand for these specialized services and equipment, such as organ transplant patients."
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Health Care and Managed Health Care: The Need for Sweeping Reforms, 2002.
A look at role of primary care nurse practitioners in relation to health care reforms.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper investigates the role of primary care nurse practitioners in respect to health care and health care reform. The failure of primary healthcare is critically assessed, in the respect that health care is currently "managed" by independent "for- profit" organizations, where there is an emphasis on financial success rather than patient welfare. This paper also places a strong emphasis on the role of nurse care practitioners in the state of Florida and in community health care clinics.
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Health Care Reform, 2007.
This paper examines several aspects of health care reform.
2,662 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper presents and evaluates some of the changes currently taking place in today's health care environment. In particular, it focuses on managed care initiatives and health insurance. The writer recognizes that some of the changes occurring with health care reform are positive, such as cutting costs and promoting preventive medicine. However, these changes are not without concern. The paper concludes by stating that the problems arising from health care reform need to be understood so that the needs of the patients are put first.
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"Several years ago, health care reform was a hot political topic with President Bill Clinton's proposals to revolutionize medical health insurance. Even though his proposals didn't become law, sweeping changes are occurring within the health care system, particularly in regards to managed care health insurance and the reengineering of the hospital. The goals of these changes are to cut medical costs, make the delivery of health care more efficient, and to promote preventive medicine, health, and primary care. While these changes are positive in many ways, they are also creating concerns among both the health care consumer and provider. These changes must be managed to insure that high quality care remains at the forefront of medical care."
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Truman's and Clinton's Health Care Reform, 2002.
An examination and comparison of the health care reform politics during the administrations of President Clinton and President Truman.
1,527 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The writer of this paper examines, compares and contrasts the two presidents? health care reform efforts and their successes and failures. It discusses the many social and political factors involved with each of the presidents? attempts at health care reform.
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"The party line politics have always been influential in the development of policy in the United States, and the issue of health care reform was no exception. While the federal administrations of Harry Truman and Bill Clinton grappled with the debate over the nation?s healthcare system the state administrations lined up on either side of the debate.
Truman was well known during his reign as president to push for health care reform. Truman wanted the nation to adopt a one size fits all type of health care policy that would allow all Americans to receive healthcare regardless of societal, or socioeconomic status. His idea was not only shot down but he was accused of designing an communist based plot to begin the change of American from a Democratic body to one of dictatorship. The scare tactic worked and the idea of Universal Health care was quickly extinguished(Kazi, 1994). "
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Health Care Reforms, 2002.
An interview with a nurse on the impact of recent health care reforms.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper is an analysis of an interview with a health care worker, a nurse. The purpose of the interview was to discover whether the recent health care reforms impacted on a particular nurse.
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Health Care Reform in Three Urban Public Hospitals, 2003.
A comparative study of health care reform in three urban areas with the privatization of public hospitals.
22,710 words (approx. 90.8 pages), 47 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This complete 5-chapter dissertation examines health care delivery practices in three tertiary urban health care facilities to identify those components that were deemed important from a patient satisfaction perspective. A series of original graphs reflecting the results of a patient satisfaction survey are also included, as well as an original survey at the appendix.
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"Over the last 50 years, the healthcare system in the United States and abroad has undergone a series of rapid and significant changes. Some of these changes have been the result of innovative developments in medical science and technology that have benefited patients and have prolonged and saved the lives of millions. Some of these changes, however, have only served to limit patient access to prescribed treatment and diminished the quality of care. Research has shown time and again that a patient's perception of the quality of medical care being received is directly correlated to the manner in which that patient responds to medical care, with higher perceptions of quality providing improved outcomes over less quality care - even if these perceptions are not solidly based on fact. These patient-centered outcomes have assumed greater importance as the primary means of measuring the effectiveness of healthcare delivery. The patient satisfaction survey used in this research project was based in part from the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire developed by Linder-Pelz et al. for this purpose. Generally speaking, the measures of a clinic visit that were deemed important to a patient used in this instrument are comprised of: 1) doctor conduct; 2) convenience; 3) appointment getting; and, 4) the visit in general. Based on these findings, recommendations are provided to assist healthcare managers and clinicians in developing appropriate and effective patient satisfaction programs in any healthcare setting."
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Health Care Reform In the United States, 2002.
This paper discusses Clinton's 1993 "State of the Union Address" and his health care promises.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This short paper discusses Clinton's 1993 "State of the Union Address" and promise that during his presidency all Americans would find themselves covered by some form of medical insurance. Seven years later, in the twilight of his presidency he continues to promise health care reform. This paper also looks at why nurses support health care reform. The focus of the paper will be on the benefits of health care reform.
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Health Care Reform in Ontario, 2002.
Examines reduced government spending on Canadian health care that have resulted in declining standards of citizen health care.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 16 sources, $ 97.95
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It is ventured in this paper that potential stopgaps and solutions to what has been chronic under-financing of Canadian Health are to be found in strong investment in primary medical care. For the future, a new orientation of promoting primary health care seems a very sensible undertaking and one in which nurses will be called upon to play important and diverse roles. Reference is made to sources drawn from academic materials, journalism and those of advocacy and political groups.
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Health Care Reform, 1993.
A discussion of resource allocation, care, cost and access of four plans of health care reform, focusing on insurance, care delivery, minimizing benefits and universal coverage.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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"The cost of health care services in the United States is a matter of pervasive national concern, as the cost of health care services, more than any other single factor, limits access to such services. The interrelationship between costs and access is particularly in the rural areas of the country. This research explores alternative approaches to health care reform in the United States. Health care costs are integral to all approaches to reform. Four types of generic reform proposals are considered in this research--insurance innovation, delivery system reorganization, mandating minimum benefits, and universal coverage. This research argues in favor of universal coverage, as described in ?Nursing?s Agenda for Health Care Reform? (American Nurses Association, 1991, p. 1). The four types of generic reform proposals are discussed in the contexts of..."
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Health Care Managers and Health Care Delivery, 2004.
Examines the relationship that exists between health care players, how they perform their duties, and how they join their forces in health care delivery.
2,367 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper examines and provides information on the roles and responsibilities that health care managers are tasked to accomplish in today?s health care systems. Moreover, this paper examines how a health care manager's job as a leader who ensures a smooth and organized management and operation of health organizations, influences his/her perspective on health care professions. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding how health care managers perceive their duties in health care service.
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"The basic role every manager must be able to render is the task of providing good human relations to everyone at work. Through this role, the objective of accomplishing jobs in an environment where good work relationship is maintained can be made possible. In the field of health care, healthcare managers must have the ability to perform this basic responsibility. A healthcare manager should be a specialist in managing the condition of the healthcare staffs. Though this duty may be perceived as a simple task, it is critical that a good human resource management be delivered to a health organization to ease the stress and pressure that health care providers, such as the doctors and nurses, experience from their duties."
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Health Care Reform, 1994.
A description of the problems and a comparison of the health plans (economics, provisions, politics) of President Clinton and the Republicans.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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"Americans believe they are facing a crisis in health care marked by rising costs for providing health care along with an increase in the number of people who are either uninsured or under-insured. This problem has long been ignored by policymakers, but recently President Clinton has put the issue in the forefront of political debate and has spurred a flurry of suggestions. The administration has put forward a health care plan, and the Republicans have responded with a health care initiative of their own. An analysis of the issue will lead to a consideration of the forces at work around this issue and the nature of the Republican response.
The problem itself has been well documented. In the last 15 years, the number of uninsured Americans has grown, and most estimates in 1991 place the number lacking public or private..."
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U.S. Health Care Reform, 1994.
A discussion of the need for, the problems of the system, effects on emergency services, funding, Clinton proposals, insurance, benefits, universal coverage, a comparison to Canada, quality of care, access and reorganization.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 22 sources, $ 135.95
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"Hospital Emergency Departments in Crisis: Today and Tomorrow Introduction
This research examines the crisis affecting the delivery of emergency health care services in the United States in the 1990s. The current status of the health care system and its effects on emergency care is examined, and the probable effects of health care reform on emergency health care are considered.
Statement of the Problem
In the United States in 1994, health care insurance is unattainable for some people and unaffordable for millions of others (Weil, 1994, pp. 5.15). The same factors that cause health care insurance to be either unattainable or unaffordable also results in delays for the people affected in seeking..."
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Health Care System Reform, 1997.
Analyzes problems & recommends solutions. Care for poor, aged, women & minorities, technology, insurance, Medicaid, role of govt. & politics.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 17 sources, $ 127.95
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"Introduction
The current health delivery system in the United States exhibits many problems with equity and distribution. A definite relationship exists between poverty and lack of access to quality medical care. Impoverished patients are treated in the framework of welfare medicine, where they are forced to rely on public hospitals and clinics. While the poor are relegated to the public welfare track, well-to-do Americans have access to private hospitals and practitioners. In addition, many citizens meet the economic standards of poverty yet are not eligible for the U.S. government-sponsored health insurance programs (Medicaid and Medicare). Thus, a significant percentage of the American population has no health insurance coverage."
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Health Care Reform, 1996.
Examines social, medical & economic need for, goals, alternatives, focusing on Russo bill.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"In America, access to quality health care is currently available only to those who have good health insurance, either because their employers provide it, or because they can afford to purchase it independently. However, the United States faces a serious problem that promises to get worse: the inability of many residents to gain access to needed health care, primarily because of cost.
Patrick and Erickson (1993) state the problem in socioeconomic terms: "Although geographic, cultural, and educational barriers limit access to care, financial barriers dominate. Poor people, near-poor people, and persons with chronic illness--especially those without public or private insurance--find it difficult to obtain health care services (p. 333). The scope of the problem is especially apparent in view of..."
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Reforming US Health Care, 2007.
This paper discusses the crisis facing the United States health care system.
2,560 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The paper reveals that the US health care system is currently in crisis mode because of rising costs, problems related to cost containment, inefficiency and the numbers of uninsured and under-insured patients increasing each year. The paper maintains that the only viable solution to this crisis is to provide all US citizens with some form of health insurance and to work towards a transformation of the system.
Outline:
Introduction
Health Care in Crisis Mode
Inefficiency and Injustice
High Costs
Managed Care
Innovative Approaches
Insurance Crisis
Quality of Care
Proposed Solutions
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"Currently, concerns about the escalating costs of health care and the lack of accessibility are being voiced by health care consumers, employers and other stakeholders. "According to the Institute of Medicine, over 44 million Americans are without some form of health insurance" (Odom R1). These escalating costs, as well as the dire problem of the uninsured, indicates that the health care industry in at the brink of a national healthcare crisis. Healthcare costs and financial problems can cause health organizations' legitimacy to be questioned. In a number of cases, the organization survived only because it was recognized that "the governance of community health organizations is critical to their survival, especially during times of crisis" (Savage 384)."
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