HMGT 310 6383 Health Care Policies Week 2, 3, 4 and 5 Discussion
Science:
This week, we are learning about the social determinants of
health. Considering our weekly readings on the social determinants of health
and rural populations, discuss at least two social determinants that impact the
health of rural populations.
Application:
Conduct online research and describe policies or a
(proposed) policy that would alleviate issues around a particular social
determinant of health (it does NOT need to be one you discussed above).
Specifically state and define the determinant.
Be sure to cite any outside sources in APA format.
Reply to at least two of your fellow student’s posts with
substantive information and/or feedback that helps facilitate an ongoing
discussion.
HMGT 310
6383 Health Care Policies
Week 3
Discussion
Science:
In two paragraphs, describe one of the following: 1) one of the Parts of Medicare and its
funding source(s); 2) how the ACA is funded; or 3) choose one state and
describe how its Medicaid program is funded.
Application:
Consider your readings on the challenges, debates and
successes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010.
Using Figure 3, “How a bill becomes a law,” located in the Week 1 resources,
and this weeks’ scholarly readings, select any area within the diagram to
describe any issue(s) that may have occurred during or after the process of the
ACA transforming from a bill to an actual law. For example, you can describe:
? How did “the people” influence the passage of this
healthcare bill? (What evidence supports this?)
? Describe a specific state legislature that supported or
opposed the bill?
? Describe the “Committee” in the legislative body who was
responsible for reviewing the health care bills.
? Describe one debate or amendment to the ACA bill prior to
its adoption into law.
? Were there any issues with the budgets associated with the
ACA bill.
? Were there any public hearings during the Committee
sessions? If so, provide a description.
? Describe any debates to overturn the ACA.
Be sure to cite all sources in APA format.
Reply to at least two of your fellow student’s posts with
substantive information and/or feedback that helps facilitate an ongoing
discussion.
UMUC journal articles can also be used to support your
discussion response this week
HMGT 310
6383 Health Care Policies
Week 4
Discussion
Science:
Describe the role of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
(ESHI). Include a discussion on the impact of ESHI on the uninsured population
in the U.S. and any relevant statistics. Discuss any barriers to ESHI,
including access to health services.
Application:
Discuss the role of ESHI after healthcare reform. Provide
details on how employers changed their approach to healthcare insurance
offerings after ACA implementation. What compensatory mechanisms/programs were
introduced to offset the health care access barriers? You may also discuss any current
policy news that may facilitate or increase access to ESHI.
Be sure to cite sources in APA format.
Reply to at least two of your fellow student’s posts with
substantive information and/or feedback that helps facilitate an ongoing
discussion.
HMGT 310
6383 Health Care Policies
Week 5
Discussion
Science:
After reading your scholarly resources from this week’s
weekly reading assignment, describe one implementation model that is
significant for the success of policy implementation.
Application:
Select a topic of interest to you and identify a health
policy that addresses the problem. Using the concept you learned this week on
policy implementation, did the policy meet its projected goals? What impact did
the policy have on its targeted population? Be sure to cite resources in APA
format.
Reply to at least two of your fellow student’s posts with
substantive information and/or feedback that helps facilitate an ongoing
discussion.