The Affordable Care Act
opinion Essay
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The United States of America is a very socially diverse nation with inhabitants ranging from the wealthiest in the world to near third world-like living conditions. In an essay titled, America’s Shameful Poverty Stats, Sasha Abramsky sheds light on some statistics like, “15 percent of people in America live at or below the poverty line” (Abramsky, Sasha 1). In America many citizens are poverty stricken and left uncovered from a healthcare standpoint, which is why a universal healthcare plan like The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) would greatly benefit America. Universal healthcare, for the most part, refers to a healthcare system in which the government provides medical care and financial solutions for all of that particular nation’s citizens. For most people in the upper and middle class universal healthcare is not something they would like to see in America because they already have healthcare, or they don’t want to pay higher taxes because of it. A nation as advanced and developed as America should have installed a universal healthcare plan years ago because it only makes sense to strengthen our nation as a whole. All of America’s citizens should accept The Affordable Care Act to start becoming more socially responsible and help provide healthcare to millions of uninsured Americans in an attempt to help lower the poverty level and provide financial support as well. Currently, in America the middle class is shrinking and the lower class growing. Already millions of Americans face poverty, and because America is considered to be a developed country why do we not help our hurting citizens who simply cannot afford healthcare without a universal healthcare plan? In 2012 46.5 million Americans lived in poverty and the poverty rate ... ... middle of paper ... .... Works Cited Abramsky, Sasha. "America's Shameful Poverty Stats." Nation 297.14 (2013): 1-3. Academic Search Complete. Web. 30 Apr. 2014. Smith, Emily. "By the Numbers: Health Insurance." CNN. Cable News Network, 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 04 May 2014. Young, Jeffrey. "Millions Are Now Realizing They're Too Poor For Obamacare."The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 31 Jan. 2014. Web. 06 May 2014. Loewen, James. “The Land of Opportunity.” From Inquiry to Academic Writing. Ed. Stuart Greene and April Lindinski. 2nd ed. 2012. 201-205. Print CLYBURN, JAMES E. "Developing The Will And The Way To Address Persistent Poverty In America." Harvard Journal On Legislation 51.1 (2014): 1-18. Academic Search Complete. Web. 6 May 2014. Wilson, Marcella. "Treating Poverty In America." Policy & Practice (19426828) 72.2 (2014): 8-11. Academic Search Complete. Web. 6 May 2014.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the united states of america is a socially diverse nation with inhabitants ranging from the wealthiest in the world to near third world-like living conditions.
- Explains that america's middle class is shrinking and the lower class growing. why not help our hurting citizens who simply cannot afford healthcare without a universal healthcare plan?
- Explains that social classes in america collide with differing stances and views on almost everything that is debatable regarding social class in some way.
- Explains that the upper and middle classes group members of the lower class with stereotype depictions, which makes the middle and upper classes not want laws like the affordable care act.
- Explains that the affordable care act makes it easier for small businesses to become more socially responsible. small businesses can invest in their employee's wellbeing by providing healthcare plans.
- Explains that obamacare's main purpose was to "make healthcare affordable, or even free, for low-income americans." the supreme court ruled that states could opt out of the expansion of medicaid coverage.
- Opines that the affordable care act will either succeed or fail — it's a socialist agenda that doesn't receive support from die-hard capitalist citizens.
- Opines that the affordable care act will bring more social equality to the poor if america as a whole accepts it and states choose not to opt out of medicaid expansion.
- Explains that the persistent poverty counties are represented by 139 democrats and 331 republicans, and 18 are split between the two parties.
- Analyzes how abramsky, sasha, and young, jeffrey, "by the numbers: health insurance." the huffington post.
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- Explains that the executive branch is responsible for directing government, commanding the armed forces, acting as chief law enforcement officer, and vetoing laws.
- Explains that rosenblatt et al. (1997) describes three different legal models that have defined both litigation and health care system itself.
- Analyzes how the public opinion can be used to convince congress. the aca was introduced as a major campaign for the 112th congress in 2010.
- Explains that cost containment and efficiency has been a concern for the last twenty years in healthcare. the rising cost can be contributed to new technology, and better access to health.
- Explains the benefits of electronic medical records, such as reducing the need for patients to carry their own x-rays.
- Opines that managing change is critical to improving the market and insurance premiums. the aca was enacted to offer all american citizens access to healthcare coverage.
- Opines that with consistent monitoring and massaging, the us can reach a balance with costs, efficiency, effectiveness and equity.
- Describes the four editions of the 4th edition of health politics and policy, by james a. morone, theodor j. litman.
- States the henry j. kaiser family foundation's summary of new health reform law, http://kaiserfamilyfoundation.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/8061-021.pdf
- Explains the world health organization's health systems: improving performance.
- Explains that the aging population is at a disadvantage because of the rising number of individuals 65 years of age and older. the aca and the medicare advantage plan (ma) have reduced cost by reducing prescription drugs and lessen the amount these plans spend on administrative costs.
- Explains the patient protection and affordable care act of 2010: reforming the health care reform for the new decade.
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- Explains that while the united states is economically prosperous, many citizens are plagued by poverty and destitution. the public's apathy towards poverty has caused it to become an invisible epidemic.
- Explains that the concentration of the impoverished in cities began to skyrocket in the years following world war two. the separation of classes based on socioeconomic status plays into a human's natural desire to show indifference to the plight of others.
- States that ferguson, lena, "inside america's war on poverty." icic rss. initiative for a competitive inner city, 03 feb.
- Argues that the lack of money and influence in washington is a primary contributor to poverty's invisibility. politicians cater their campaigns to issues that resonate with the general public.
- Explains that the real measure of poverty is 1 out of 6 americans - nbc news. associated press, 06 nov. 2013. web. 15 apr. 2014.
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- 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".
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- Explains that the aca is favorable for national economic growth and, consequently, opens up jobs for many citizens.
- Argues that the cost of realizing the aca will be too high for the federal budget, and that business owners are constantly looking for ways not to cover insurance for their workers.
- Argues that the affordable care act is an important stage in the american healthcare development process as it allows more people to receive healthcare services and reduces the deficit.
- Argues that the aca is the most suitable solution as other plans pose a threat to the middle and poor classes of the country.
- Reports that 49% of the country's population has group health insurance coverage provided by an employer, whereas 57% of companies offer it to their employees.
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- Argues that the rich do not deserve more than the impoverished a long and healthy life. the growing disparity between wealth and health causes medical institutions and independent clinics to treat patients differently based on their income.
- Argues that capitalism allows the metaphorical pie to grow, so even though the percentage remains constant, citizens can reap additional benefits.
- Argues that the government lacks the proper incentives to run programs like medicaid, medicare, tricare, and the children’s health insurance program.
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- Explains that the us values equality and egalitarianism, while the inequality in the economic and social arenas steadily increases.
- Analyzes how max weber's the protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism provides a framework for explaining why our healthcare system came into existence.
- Analyzes how the rationalization of society emerged from profit motives, fueled by adherence to new controlled, calculated, and efficient economic, social and political regulations. the rise of the health insurance industry exemplifies this depersonalization and dehumanization
- Analyzes how the protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism created an environment in which an overly rational and fundamentally capitalist free-for-all fight for profit thrived.
- Argues that the existence of certain government programs shows that our healthcare system doesn't neglect and undermine the modern proletariat.
- Argues that the government's incentive to provide medicaid isn't to uplift the modern proletariat, but to ensure that society remains stable and without civil unrest.
1750 wordsRead More - The Necessity of the Affordable Healthcare Lawanalytical essayIn America the affordability and equality of access to healthcare is a crucial topic of debate when it comes to one's understanding of healthcare reform. The ability for a sick individual to attain proper treatment for their ailments has reached the upper echelons of government. Public outcry for a change in the handling of health insurance laws has aided in the establishment of the Affordable Healthcare Law (AHCL) to ensure the people of America will be able to get the medical attention they deserve as well as making that attention more affordable, as the name states. Since its creation, the AHCL has undergone scrutiny towards its effects on the government and its people; nevertheless, the new law must not be dismantled due to its function as a cornerstone of equal-opportunity healthcare, and if such a removal is allowed, there will be possibly detrimental effects on taxes, the economy, and poor people.
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- Analyzes how the ahcl's impact on technology and jobs can help improve the economic standing of america. microsoft shows how cloud computing can reduce costs for businesses.
- Explains that the ahcl provides solutions for all of these problems. the law provides stability in the cost of healthcare to employers and employees.
- Analyzes harwood's argument that the health law is a legal enforcer for the redistribution of wealth and resources amongst the population.
- Analyzes how the opposition claims redistribution would affect the productivity of employees and healthcare, but the negative effects on business are negated by companies that support workplace health programs.
- Explains that repealing the ahcl has a pernicious effect on the economy and taxes and would inflate the deficiency of healthcare options for poor people.
- Analyzes how the opposition to the ahcl debates the law's role as a modern-day robin hood theory by stealing from the rich to give the poor.
- Explains that opposers to health reform fail to realize that the law is centered around making healthcare affordable for lower-income families and that investments are taxed based on the applicable bracket level.
- Opines that the greater good of the law outweighs the negative claims being attached to it. billions of dollars of tax revenue will be accessible to the government for improvements in healthcare, job establishment and security related to healthcare.
- Opines that obamacare is creating jobs in six fields. fox business.
- Opines that the affordable care act helps the u.s. economy. brodwin, david.
- Analyzes sahadi, jeanne, "health reform's tax bite." cnn money.
- Argues that the affordable healthcare law is a cornerstone of equal-opportunity healthcare and should not be dismantled.
2022 wordsRead More - Analysis of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)analytical essayIn a cultural and technological world so heavily influenced by the United States, the lack of access to universal and affordable health care remains a critical point of debate and embarrassment in a country far behind in its citizen's accessibility to it. The current establishment's answer, known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is a piece of passed legislation that aims to put forth access to a market in which insurance providers compete within fair rates to insure those who previously had no access or could not afford it. Though recently put to the test in a number of states, a number of glaring ethical and operational issues remain that will test the fiber of the new found plan in which some cases show that it is more detrimental to some citizens rather than helpful. In effect, the goal by which the Affordable Care Act seeks to address providing insurance to millions of people who would otherwise be unable to gain access is an honorable and perhaps necessary gesture, but the ethical questions of whether or not this particular approach violates the rights of citizens, or is a natural right unto itself remains untested.
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- Opines that the affordable care act (aca) is a piece of passed legislation that aims to put forth access to the market in which insurance providers compete within fair rates to insure those who previously had no access or could not afford it.
- Explains that the united states spends more annually than any other country on health care costs, but is considered one of the weaker health systems among other industrialized nations.
- Explains that the aca program requires that all citizens purchase healthcare or suffer a fine. while the fine is based on income, the question remains whether it is ethical or even legal to fine someone for simply being alive.
- Opines that the aca has yet to prove its benefit in a number of cases. the system rewards highly reimbursed services without considering whether clinicians are providing low-cost, high-value care for patients.
- Opines that the aca program's quality of care is a risk by examining current issues in other countries which adopt governmental assisted health care.
- Analyzes how the argument for the ethical merit of a care plan has raged for some time. president truman, following the example of president roosevelt, released 21 points in september of 1945 that addressed the government's responsibility to provide the welfare of its citizens.
- Compares ronald reagan's tactics of persuasion with those used against future presidents, including barack obama. these interventions cast aside moral liberties and could lead to more invasive procedures.
- Analyzes how the aca fails to address other concerns in cost, quality of care, and ethical and legal concerns generated by such a mandate. some advocates of additional health care options have pitched forward less excessively forceful ideas.
- Analyzes the ethical implications of fines and required health care to bolster enrollment appears more misleading financial agenda than honest attempt to provide genuine universal care for the impoverished and underprivileged.
- Explains that wilensky, gail r., phd, "the shortfalls of "obamacare"." the new england journal ofmedicine 367.16 (2012): 1479-81.
- Analyzes the place of human rights in american efforts to expand and universalizehealthcare.
1017 wordsRead More - Social Change: Poverty and Educationanalytical essayIn the United States, the term poverty is thrown around with absurd freedom. However, according the US Census Bureau, poverty is calculated quite precisely. To begin, poverty is computed by including: earnings, unemployment compensation, public assist...
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- Explains that when treating psychological patients, there are many factors which need to be considered. the context under which the evaluation takes place may influence the outcome.
- Argues that it is important to establish an open, honest relationship with the psychologist; however, a client may be embarrassed or ashamed to be completely honest.
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- Opines that children born into poverty have no control over the wealth of the family. cutrona clearly linked depression with poverty among african american women.
- Explains that there is a link between education and earned income in the united states.
- Explains that even with a minimal education, less than 9th grade, the average income for an individual who maintained full-time employment is more than double the "poverty" line.
- Analyzes the relationship between education and low income, based on us census information.
- Explains that the us census bureau calculates poverty by including earnings, unemployment compensation, public assistance, pension or retirement income, alimony, child support along with various other sources.
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- Argues that a correlation between education and poverty is statistically insufficient.
- Argues that a child born into poverty does not have the same opportunities as one from an upper-class environment. psychologists must be careful to take into account cultural differences.
- Explains the relationship between persistent poverty and contextual risk and children's behavior in elementary school.
- Explains the prevalence of dsm-iii-r psychiatric disorders in the united states.
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