Health Care Reform: The New Definition of Socialism
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Health Care Reform: The New Definition of Socialism. “In 2007 nearly fifty-million Americans did not have health insurance, while another twenty-five million were underinsured”. (Health CS). The United States one of the most powerful countries in the world where a national health care system is nonexistent because there is no financial accountability. Politics, money and bureaucracy have left Americans with doubt, confusion and the worries on how to pay for health coverage. United States should have a national healthcare plan because it will cut down on cost be more efficient and make doctors more financially responsible when it comes to spending money. Of the people I questioned thirty percent said that the health care premiums are too high another thirty percent had no answer at all. Only eighty percent agreed that everyone needed health care coverage. A hundred percent did not know how many people in United States were uninsured. When I was handing out the fliers I saw first hand the ignorance my co-workers displayed. It was like they didn’t want to give an opinion like I was judging them for what they thought. If asking questions on what you think can have such an emotional response I can just imagine on a national level. According to the Rasmussen Reports who conducted a national telephone poll have found that forty-one percent are in favor of the healthcare plan while another fifty-four are strongly opposed of the healthcare plan (Health Reform). We live in a country where freedom still means something having the right to choose and make your decisions is the core foundation and what America was built on. The thought of government control really puts fear in Americans because they believe in free market enterprise but... ... middle of paper ... ...omes to escalating healthcare cost on a national level. Relman, Arnold. A Second Opinion: Rescuing America’s Health Care. New York: Public Affairs, 2007. Print. I chose this book because the author, Relman explains the origins where the commercialization of medicine and explains how the healthcare system became a nonprofit organization to global profit sharing corporation. Doctors treated their patients as human beings instead of dollar signs. The global commercialization of medicine has taken over the healthcare system by storm and there is no way of stopping it without reform. Sicko. Dir. Michael Moore. 2007. DVD. The Weinstein Company, 2007. Sicko was a good movie it really explains the healthcare systems in France, Cuba, and Canada and how united states is really fallen behind and using healthcare system as a money making tool.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the media has a positive and negative effect on the way people think or act when it comes to the truth.
- Explains that the article talks about the cuban healthcare system and how efficient it is in treating people and the problems the country has getting medication to its citizens.
- Explains that this article talks about the united states and how much money they spend on chronic diseases.
- Analyzes how legislation can't come together and vote for a bill that make sense to give americans proper healthcare, which will be the most influential bill in america history after 75 years.
- Opines that sicko explains the healthcare systems in france, cuba, and canada and how the united states is really falling behind and using healthcare system as a money making tool.
- Argues that the united states should have a national healthcare plan because it will cut down on cost and make doctors more financially responsible when it comes to spending money.
- Argues that the healthcare bill needs to be simplified and broken down into subsections.
- Analyzes aaron, henry j., william b. schwartz, and melissa cox's article, "the health care crisis and what to do about it."
- Analyzes how boychuk, gerard, dean, howard, volsky, igor, and shakir, faiz explain the proposed health plan president obama wants to implement.
- Explains the effects of the health care reform bill on california and how many will be affected with the change.
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- Argues that a universal health care system should be installed for all citizens of the united states.
- Argues that the current health care system in the united states is ineffective and should be changed.
- Opines that lack of money leads to inadequate health care, which leaves thousands of citizens unable to access.
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- Explains that health care is a right and not privilege. education is another american cultural right, and gratuitous nature of basic education allows many more people to become educated.
- Argues that universal health care is not a good idea, as it would cause an increase in taxes and would negatively impact our country.
- Opines that the united states should install a universal health care system for all of its citizens.
- Cites blase, b. (2011, april 7). new york times highlights medicaid’s problems.
- Cites the health insurance marketplace, affordable care act, and healthcare.gov.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that healthcare is a complicated thing, but there are lots of things that need to be addressed.
- Explains that in the case of u.s. health care, only those who are "privileged" enough to afford it can receive it.
- Explains that medical care in the united states is a $2.5 trillion industry — the u.s. health care system is the world's eighth largest economy, second to france, and larger than the total economy of italy.
- Opines that healthcare is important for people even young women having babies, as it allows them to not have so much stress about the safety and access they can get at a medical center.
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In this essay, the author
- Compares two political surveys taken from surveymonkey.com. one examines the public's specific view of president obama’s healthcare reform law, while the other asks general questions which determine the respondent’
- Explains that the first survey was sponsored by cnn and asked twenty nine questions that dealt with all aspects of healthcare reform. the objective phrasing made the survey fair for virtually any american voter.
- Analyzes how the cnn poll sought out a broad and specific audience; it was intended to be discussed by american voters in general and those with the power to alter or eliminate the healthcare reform bill specifically.
- Analyzes how the second survey contrasts with the first in terms of objective as well as neutrality. it was a generic political survey intended for those with limited knowledge of politics.
- Evaluates whether the second survey is effective depends on how honest the people created it regarding their intentions. if the goal was to obtain an accurate sampling of how liberal or conservative people are, the survey failed miserably.
- Concludes that the two surveys demonstrate the best and worst of pollsters. the cnn poll took great pains to maintain neutrality, and delivered an answer that was further verified by follow-up polls like pew and gallup.
925 wordsRead More - In 2010, the United States took the first tangible step toward universal health care coverage, with the legalization of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent report the total population of the United States is nearly 309 million people (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). In 2009, it was estimated 49 % of the population was covered under an employer sponsored insurance plan (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2009). The same 2009 data reported an additional 29 % of the population was covered under some form of government or public program (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2009). Leaving 17 % of the U.S. population vulnerable without any form of health insurance coverage (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2009). It is this minority that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 will protect.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that in 2010, the united states took the first tangible step toward universal health care coverage with the legalization of the patient protection and affordable care act of 2010.
- Explains that the new legislation provides insurance coverage for all citizens ensuring access to medical care.
- Explains the cost of health care in the united states is financed through primary sources: corporations, a family or individual, private insurance companies and government programs.
- Argues that the patient protection and affordable care act of 2010 addresses the issues of quality in u.s. health care.
- Opines that the affordable care act is a good first step, but it's not the end of the road.
- Cites the kaiser commission on medicade and the uninsured and the difference health insurance makes.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the healthcare system in the united states has been a controversial discussion topic since the health security act of 1993 under the presidency of bill clinton.
- Explains that low-income americans are the most hindering obstacle in obtaining american healthcare due to high insurance rates and mismanagement of finances in the health system.
- Explains that the decreasing number of primary care physicians makes it difficult for those in the lower classes to find general healthcare, let alone care for free.
- Analyzes how michael moore's documentary sicko depicts the cruel realities within medicine and the poor treatment people receive every day through the perspective of the patients.
- Explains that the united states ranks last out of eleven major industrialized nations in its quality of healthcare due to its rising cost, inaccessibility, and unaffordability.
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- Opines that the affordable care act isn't the best option for the united states, but it's seen as a step in the right direction.
- Analyzes the pros and cons of a universal health care plan.
- Explains that opportunity costs are involved in every person's decision making whether they are aware of it or not. universal healthcare would leave the u.s. with potential cons and negative aspects to manage.
- Opines that universal healthcare is a risky investment for countries to tackle.
- Argues that the united states should promote the general welfare in order to create a more perfect union.
- Opines that the u.s. government must remove the affordable care act and adopt a universal healthcare system.
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that health insurance is one of the nation's top problems, the cost is rising for premiums, and many businesses just cannot afford it.
- Explains that most people rely on their employers to provide them with health insurance, but many small businesses can't afford the high cost of health care, or it may be available but the employee needs to pay the entire premiums.
- Explains that medicaid is designed for the very poor people, but you must meet medicaid guidelines in order to be eligible for it.
- Explains that medicare is provided by the government and allows people over the age of 65, and some people with disabilities get a limited amount of coverage.
- Explains that uninsured children face a higher risk of developmental delays than those with health coverage. health care spending accounts for 15-20 percent of the family budget.
- Opines that there is great potential for getting everyone on health insurance. the doctors will make more money, the common people will be in greater health, and the economy will probably have a boost.
- Explains that nchc facts about health care online posting. http://www.nchc.org/facts/coverage.shtml.
825 wordsRead More - Universal Health Care in Americaopinion essayIn recent years, the number of Americans who are uninsured has reached over 45 million citizens, with millions more who only have the very basic of insurance, effectively under insured. With the growing budget cuts to medicaid and the decreasing amount of employers cutting back on their health insurance options, more and more americans are put into positions with poor health care or no access to it at all. At the heart of the issue stems two roots, one concerning the morality of universal health care and the other concerning the economic effects. Many believe that health care reform at a national level is impossible or impractical, and so for too long now our citizens have stood by as our flawed health-care system has transformed into an unfixable mess. The good that universal healthcare would bring to our nation far outweighs the bad, however, so, sooner rather than later, it is important for us to strive towards a society where all people have access to healthcare.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that the morality of universal health care and the economic effects of it are at the heart of the issue.
- Opines that the 45 million americans who currently don't have any form of healthcare are most likely to benefit from universal healthcare.
- Explains that even those employed with health benefits can still be majorly affected. in a survey of individuals who declared bankruptcy, 46% listed hospital and medical bills as their main factor for doing so.
- Analyzes the economic effects of universal healthcare on the uninsured, and argues that it would lead to better productivity and better standards of living.
- Explains that dr thorp of emory published a study detailing the potential government expenses for implementing standardized health care. each scenario would save anywhere from $320 billion to $1.1 trillion over ten years if applied.
- Opines that if health care were provided free, many americans would have freedom to make decisions without worrying about whether or not they’ll have health insurance for them and their families.
- Opines that our current health care system needs to be revamped in order to meet our growing needs.
- Opines that the government has taken steps towards a health system overhaul, but skeptics still argue against it, citing the costs as too much or that it's un-american.
- Cites immelstein, d. et al., "illness and injury as contributors to bankruptcy".
1224 wordsRead More - Summary Of 'Health Care Isn' T Worth Our Freedom?argumentative essayAt one point in my life, I was uninsured and didn’t have health insurance which brought stress and anxiety of what I was going to do. I didn’t have the money to go to my family doctor and ended up going to a place that had a horrible appearance and I didn’t know if that doctor was a good doctor or a bad one. The check-up was around sixty dollars and I still needed some x-rays to be done which I would have spent an estimate of 250 dollars. There are about 44 million people in the United States right now without health insurance, that means that one-third of Americans are living without security whether or not they will need health insurance. People’s excuses when it comes to health care are “I can’t afford it,” or “it’s too expensive I don’t
In this essay, the author
- Explains that one-third of americans are living without security whether or not they will need health insurance. people without insurance puts themselves in risk of death, debt, and diseases.
- Explains bernie sanders' article, "medicare for all: leave no one behind," that the united states spends more money on each individual than any other country.
- Opines that universal health care could reduce deaths for not getting treated on time and illnesses for the people that are not covered.
- Analyzes thomas szasz's article, "health care isn't worth our freedom." he states that individual health care is the best because it helps get better treatment and keeps people in a healthier condition.
- Concludes that health care in the united states is a big issue that needs more attention. people in america are pushing the u.s. presidential candidates to focus more on that topic.
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