The Battle Over Healthcare
analytical Essay
1342 words
Healthcare has always been a priority in American culture, although a new wave of reform has caused uproar in discontent and opposition. Since the Great Depression, many Americans have relied on private sector insurance companies to protect families across the nation and provide fast, reliable services when a medical situation arises. The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, has caused uproar in Washington and continues to provide a headache as the stalemate over healthcare continues on into 2014. While healthcare is an important aspect of the American society, the Affordable Care Act and its provisions are detrimental to our economy because it furthers the nation’s debt and does not allow the American people to make their own decisions. Government mandates have been placed upon the American people throughout history, especially with the recent requirements for purchasing health care. Several Americans believe that the deadline for health insurance is key to ensuring all Americans have purchased care through federal exchanges by March 31, 2014. Throughout history, government made choices for people and set guidelines through this believed mandate of the people. In a recent publication from PRNewswire, it was stated that more than half of Americans do not know the deadline for healthcare purchase. Furthermore, 33% of Americans dislike Obama care even more than they had in 2013 (“More than). It seems increasingly popular for Americans to be unaware and uneducated on the deadline. Likewise, the high disapproval rates show that Americans do not take a liking for having “Big Brother” watching over them. A recent Supreme Court ruling also upheld the federal government’s plan to fine those who do not meet this deadline. Republicans in Co... ... middle of paper ... ...rks Cited CBS News. N.p., 5 Feb. 2014. Web. 7 Feb. 2014. democrats-defend-obamacares-impact-on-economy/>. "GOP senators offer plan that would repeal Affordable Care Act." UPI NewsTrack 27 Jan. 2014. Student Resources in Context. Web. 28 Jan. 2014. Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs. "Health Care in America: Overview." Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society.ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 27 Jan. 2014. "Obamacare for real." The Christian Century 130.21 (2013): 7. Student Resources in Context. Web. 28 Jan. 2014. "More Than Half of Americans Still Do Not Know the Obamacare Sign-Up Deadline."PR Newswire 27 Jan. 2014. Student Resources in Context. Web. 28 Jan. 2014. Slate.com. N.p., 17 Jan. 2014. Web. 6 Feb. 2014. weigel/2014/01/17/ted_cruz_says_he_will_do_anything_to_stop_obamacare_doesn_t_actually_do.html>.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the affordable care act, passed in 2010, has caused uproar in washington and continues to provide a headache as the stalemate over healthcare continues into 2014.
- Argues that government mandates have been placed upon the american people throughout history, especially with the recent requirements for purchasing health care.
- Opines that the government should be an educator, not an enforcer, to reduce the opposition and better serve the economy.
- Opines that the extreme members of congress are not willing to compromise, further leading to reform and modifications.
- Opines that the affordable care act is detrimental to american economy becuase it places harsh mandates on citizens, expands the nation’s debt through welfare, and places more regulation on insurance companies.
- Argues that the affordable care act's provisions will lead to higher healthcare costs for those who had plans and then had to switch plans.
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- The Affordable Care Actexplanatory essayThis paper discusses the Affordable Care Act and questions that were given to us by our instructor. The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, is a health care system reform that was implemented in 2010 by Obama, the current, and then president. There was a great deal of debate when the reform came about, and what it would mean for companies, individuals, and medical care providers. Ultimately, it was designed to bring a reform to the nation’s broken health care system ((Manchikanti, Caraway, Parr, Fellows, & Hirsch, 2010). There were so many individuals without health insurance who did not get the care they needed, and this reform came about to try and create a more equal and fair system that gives everybody a sort of equal chance at insurance and health care. Like any change, it’s frightening when something new and unknown comes about, and that is exactly what this did. There were many who were unhappy with it getting passed, as well as many who were pleased with it. This didn’t just fall onto Republicans or Democrats, but individuals who were in the health care systems, like medical care providers and certain insurance companies, which it would affect. In this paper we aim to examine some background information about the Affordable Care Act, key questions that relate to it, and explore some new information learned about the ACA through this course and its readings.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the affordable care act, or aca, is a health care reform that was implemented in 2010 by obama, the current, and then president.
- Explains that the affordable care act became law on march 23, 2010, but some provisions didn't go into effect until june 21, 2010, with the majority not taking hold until 2014 and later dates.
- States that the aca requires virtually all us citizens and legal residents to have insurance coverage meeting a federally determined "essential benefits" standard.
- States that employers with 50 or more full-time employees face a financial penalty if their employees are not enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan meeting the essential benefit standards and apply for federal subsidies for individually purchased insurance.
- Explains that the aca eliminates the categorical eligibility requirement and requires that states make all us citizens and legal residents below 133% of the federal poverty level eligible for their medicaid programs.
- Explains that the aca also imposes new rules on private insurance, including a requirement that private health plans allow young adults up to age 26 to remain covered as dependents under their parents’ health insurance policies.
- States that the funding would come from direct tax penalties if citizens have no health plan through their job or have not purchased one on their own, and indirect expenses for job-based plans.
- Explains that the aca is looking to improve health insurance issues and the way health care is delivered.
- Explains why stakeholders are negatively affected by the affordable care act. the problem is that they would be paying money each year to help support this program and health care providers would receive less money to compensate for costs.
- Opines that the government is looking for political support to keep the affordable care act going.
- Opines that it will be interesting to see what comes from the affordable care act in the future and what happens when obama is no longer president and there is a new individual.
- Explains that bodenheimer, s., and grumbach, k. (2012). understanding health policy: a clinical approach. mcgraw hill publishing.
- Cites manchikanti, caraway, parr, a. t., fellows, bert, and hirsch, j.
- Explains mann, e., & ornstein, n. j. intensive care: how congress shapes health policy.
1784 wordsRead More - America Needs Obamacareopinion essayIn the United States, the health market system is defective to the citizen. Even though the market is available to all citizens; There are at least half of a million Americans without health insurance plans. The costs of health in the United States have historically been unfavorable. This can be traced to the fact that the health sector is driven by a market-based system (Fernandez, 2010; Harris, 2011). This means that most of the health insurance companies are privately owned. The companies provide including basic medical expense plans and catastrophic hospital expense plans to accommodate the needs of consumers. It also offers supplemental products that provide protection against risks, including dental, vision, disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and multi-benefit products. For many years, the American population had been subjected to severe exploitation by medical insurers, through imposition of hefty medical covers. The establishment of the The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act is now one of the most historical acts in the United States, considering that the act was championed by the United States president; Barack Obama. In the recent past, various policies introduced by the government have positively affected health care system in the United States. Consumers who are displeased with minimum restrictions of health care insurers may avoid signing up for insurance plans. As an example, since the beginning of the Obama care plan; health insurance for family coverage’s has risen up to $5,000 dollars. The premiums are low but the deductibles are high. Government taxes may cause little freedom and discourage patients to apply for health insurance. This can cause a downfall for physicians and organi...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the health market system in the united states is defective to the citizen, since most health insurance companies are privately owned. the affordable care act was championed by barack obama.
- Opines that the government should control the medical health insurance companies, which had previously been allowed to dominate the health care cover without regulations.
- Explains that failure to risk-rate health insurance policy results in three types of market failure: moral hazard affects the medical care purchase market; low-risks consumers subsidize the insurance purchases of high risks; and optimal spending on health promotion activities will not be met.
- Explains that health insurance is to offer consumer-friendly health care policies. the house and senate exchanges on health are similar in that they seek and make standardized benefits for all of the heart.
- Opines that the senate bill is best because the state has the knowledge and information on local insurers, and it is favorable to all beneficiaries since it requires all nations to make substitutions.
- Explains that the patient protection and affordable care act (ppaca) ensures that every american citizen is able to access and afford quality health care.
- Analyzes the significance of the ppaca by highlighting its features. the law does not allow rescinding of medical care covered by the medical insurers.
- Opines that the ppaca is timely and should be supported.
- Concludes that the health markets insurances will have a positive impact on the united states health care system.
- Cites jost, t. s. (2009). legal solutions in health reform: health insurance exchanges.
- Explains o'malley's medigraphics: a new perspective on health care markets.
- Explains marton, c, and martin, w. how health care reform will affect you.
- States that ubokudom, e. s. (2012), us health care policy making: ideological. social and cultural differences and major influences.
1613 wordsRead More - Healthcare: A Decidedly Nonexistent Waranalytical essayThe implementation of an American universal healthcare system has sparked a huge debate on both sides of the political spectrum. There are those who fiercely defend it hailing that “the United States is finally catching up to its foreign counterparts.” There are also those who slam it claiming it is a “violation of our Constitutional rights,” or worse “Communist.” Charles Krauthammer is of the latter group, composed largely of conservative Republicans, who continue to fire accusations against the Affordable Care Act (popularly known as ObamaCare), that do not stand up to scrutiny. Many of the statistics used are erroneous, and are presented to the public as fact through one of the biggest channels in the United States: public television. Krauthammer, a nightly panelist on Fox News has a firm understanding of slant, and in his article “Obamacare's War on Jobs,” he makes it very clear that he has no problem angling his article to highlight points that aren't concrete.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the implementation of an american universal healthcare system has sparked a huge debate on both sides of the political spectrum.
- Argues that the affordable care act's mandates are in the hands of the small business owners, who choose whether or not to cover their employees.
- Analyzes how conservative republicans like charles krauthammer have debased the "total job war" prediction that they have been attempting to sell, stating that 97 percent of small employers are exempt from the law's mandates.
- Analyzes how charles krauthammer's anti-obamacare rhetoric errs on the assumption that "reduction in full-time workers" means that the jobs are being cut outright.
- Argues that the congressional budget office triples its estimate of the drop in the workforce resulting from the disincentive introduced by obamacare's insurance subsidies.
1077 wordsRead More - Benefits And Disadvantages Of Obamacareopinion essayThis paper explores and defines the The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 also known as Obamacare- for a basic understanding of the law, the potential benefits and disadvantages of the act and how it can effect an average middle class American or family in today’s economy. There are four articles that will be referenced for statistical and informational purposes regarding the current healthcare reform and the changes or issues it may have created for individuals and families across the nation. Any and all personal views are solely for educational purposes for a better understanding on how an average American family faces and adjusts to the new reform that was put into place to benefit and aid those in need of health
In this essay, the author
- Describes the four articles that will be referenced for statistical and informational purposes regarding the current healthcare reform and the changes it may have created for individuals and families across the nation.
- Opines that every president elected into office has high hopes to positively contribute to the u.s while in term. with every positive attempt of "reform" comes the hidden and dreaded taxation.
- Explains that the patient protection and affordable care act is a health care reform put forth and made law by our current president, barack obama.
- Opines that obamacare is based solely on how the individual and their family can benefit from the reform.
- Opines that if president obama can mandate health care coverage for all americans, americans should be offered the same assistance in every state.
- Opines that the government didn't consider the blue collar, bottom of the barrel- working middle class americans and how the reform would impact not just their family but many american families already on fixed incomes.
- Opines that the government should strive to ensure a strong and fair economy for all americans.
- Cites senger, a., wilson, k. and kantarjian, h.
1621 wordsRead More - Persuasive Essay On The Affordable Care Actopinion essayIn the United States, healthcare reform has been a highly prioritized issue by progressive politicians. As early as the 1940s, employer provided health insurance created a shift that would alter healthcare in the United States in a way that is still recognizable today. Presently, healthcare in the United States operates as a free market system that profits from both private and governmental health coverage. Because of this, the cost of healthcare far exceeds that of other industrialized countries that have any variation of universal healthcare. The most recent progressive policy change to healthcare in the U.S. is the passage of the Affordable Care Act. This act has successfully insured over 10 million Americans, and kept millions of young
In this essay, the author
- Explains that healthcare reform in the united states is a free market system that profits from both private and governmental health coverage.
- Explains that the u.s. does not spend adequate money on preventative healthcare, especially considering that millions of americans suffer from chronic diseases that require long-term treatment.
- Explains that the affordable care act is the most pivotal healthcare legislation since the creation of medicare and medicaid in the 1940's.
- Compares the u.k., taiwan, japan, germany, and switzerland to learn about the effectiveness and application of their universal healthcare systems.
- Opines that a federal standard for healthcare records would be of great convenience to all citizens, as some rural hospitals are not yet even digital, making receiving care from another practice difficult – and the transferring of medical records expensive.
- Explains japan's healthcare system, wherein individuals can enroll under an employer or community-based health insurance plan, and the government subsidizes their healthcare costs. a model similar to this could be successful in the u.s.
- Opines that public opinion regarding government involvement in healthcare is difficult to measure. education and access to affordable preventative healthcare could help americans understand the importance of coverage.
1254 wordsRead More - Argumentative Essay On Health Care Reformanalytical essayThousands of Americans will lose health care within the next few months. The more rational among us may call this a crisis, however it can be argued that it’s a consequence resulting from the new president taking necessary action. The repealment of the Affordable Care Act is, in the eyes of some, the work of Satan himself and in the eyes of others, a godsend, imperative to the future prosperity of the country. Regardless of one’s point of view, it’s an unavoidable movement and must be replaced. Nevertheless, the president has yet to release any public announcement officially indicating what he plans to do to replace the current healthcare system. My proposal is to solve that with the following plan;
In this essay, the author
- Argues that the repeal of the affordable care act is an unavoidable movement and must be replaced.
- Argues that tort reform needs to be revisited because society has reached the point where everyone is sued for everything. patent laws on pharmaceuticals should be revised to prevent cases like the epipen and martin shkreli case.
- Opines that the new, conservative administration should eliminate the interstate commerce law concerning health insurance immediately, as it will create a free and more competitive market and force the general public to be more educated about the american health care system.
- Argues that the repeal of the emergency medical treatment and labor act should be replaced with the proposal of hospitals only being required to provide minimal care, based on the patient's health status.
- Opines that this plan is the most solid, or at least a glimmer of hope after the affordable care act is repealed.
562 wordsRead More - The Great Health Care Debateopinion essayThe health care debate currently roiling through our legislature and news media hits close to home for every American. We are all human and thus share basic health needs. I decided to interview my father to learn more about this debate as he has a rather unique perspective on the matter. My father is sixty two years old; an American citizen for the past twenty years and a legal resident for over thirty. He hails from Colombia and still has many family members there and visits two or more times per year. He works for the state of North Carolina as an adult Spanish instructor in the community college system. From his current employment and his life experience, he is able to speak on the health care situations of two very different countries.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the health care debate roiling through our legislature and news media hits close to home for every american. they interviewed their father to learn more about the debate.
- Compares the way doctors are chosen in america vs. latin america, stating that the country's medical system is primitive.
- Opines that their father's view on health care is nave and idealistic, and that it should not be made into a social justice issue for the sake of politics.
- Argues that the essence of human existence is leaving others out in favor of including yourself.
- Opines that the problem could be solved by loosening the regulations and cutting out the ridiculous amounts of red tape now surrounding hospitals and doctor’s offices.
- Opines that a separation of pharmaceuticals and state is in order to lower drug prices and better treat patients who could not previously afford the drugs.
- Opines that americans need to demand affordable and reliable medical care without so much hassle and fear on both sides of the possible legal ramifications of mistakes.
1761 wordsRead More - The US healthcare system is currently undergoing what is arguably its biggest change since its enactment in 1935 with the Social Security Act. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010 by President Barack Obama in an attempt to bring cost free preventative care to all American citizens. And while this may sound like good news since it will help take care of the 54 million Americans that were uninsured in 2010 when this Act was signed (Kocher 2010) not all of these changes to the healthcare system are beneficial. Many citizens will find themselves penalized by the fees and requirements of the ACA, along with many others that will find themselves the victims of budget cuts and layoffs. Although healthcare reform is something that the US needs currently, the implications that will result from the Affordable Care Act will not benefit the country in the long run.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the us healthcare system is currently undergoing its biggest change since its enactment in 1935 with the social security act.
- Explains why the aca isn't in the country's best interest, and why healthcare reform is necessary.
- States that the ppaca expands availability of healthcare through consumer protections, regulations, subsidies, taxes, and insurance exchanges.
- Analyzes how the ppaca will cut $575 billion from the medicare budget in order to pay for the subsidies and tax breaks that the program offers.
- Explains the new taxes and fees that will have to be put into place in order to finance the plan.
- Explains that not all of these taxes will be placed on high-earners, large businesses, and the healthcare industry itself, but they will affect all americans regardless of income.
- Explains that the new taxes, fees, and penalties will bring in around $392.3 billion, which has those against the ppaca asking where this money is going.
- Opines that the ppaca's penalty for employers who have over 50 full-time employees will be equal to $2,000 for every employee beyond the first 30 workers. the increase in prices and the cost of insuring employees is assumed to decrease company profits.
- Opines that the ppaca will increase medicaid spending by the federal government by between $75 to $100 billion annually.
- Explains that actuarial specialists take issue with section 8002 of the public health service act, which establishes the community living assistance services and support program.
1786 wordsRead More - Policy Analysis Of The Affordable Care Lawopinion essayThe Affordable Care Law is here to help the people of this nation. It is intended to create a healthier nation, such idea must fit well with most Americans. It is the responsibility of all political players to develop ideas and policies to aid their supporters. With that in mind, one must recognize that the health care system needs the attention of those who it affects, and those who develop policies for the system. It is clear that the problem extends to affect everybody, therefore, one must pay close attention to these issues. The issues that the health care system bring are vast and very costly. This touches every citizen and the way they live, therefore, these problems demand attention and variation. Before an individual can speak on the issues brought by the health care system, one must first be well educated on the topic and its history. One must be well connected with the facts, this will help the people make an informative decision on the topic of the health care system. One of the biggest issues to this nation’s health care system is the reason why the Affordable Care Law was introduced, voted on, and now practiced. Many citizens approve of the Affordable Care Act, and many citizens disapprove of it, but in order to take a step forward and decide the best direction the nation must take on this subject, or decide if this nation’s government is making the right decisions, one must first analyze the Affordable Care Law. That is precisely what this project will do. Before moving on any further, one must remember that good health for every citizen of this nation must be a choice provided to every citizen of the United States. Many individuals believe that that is exactly what the Aff...
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the affordable care law is intended to create a healthier nation, and that all political players must develop ideas and policies to aid their supporters.
- Opines that good health for every citizen of the united states must be a choice provided to its stakeholders. this project will analyze the public and how the health care system, and the affordable care law affects them.
- Explains that the three branches of government were involved in the creation of the affordable care law. the idea behind the policy is to offer health coverage for all americans and to make this coverage affordable.
- Explains that the three branches of the u.s. government must take part in the decision-making phase to move on to other issues.
928 wordsRead More - Obamacare: The Healthcare Controversyopinion essayIn my opinion, healthcare controversy has not improved. Ever since Trump mention repealing Obamacare, I think healthcare controversy has been at an all-time high. People are questioning his form of healthcare and are trying to figure out if his plan will ultimately do more harm than good. Healthcare is something that I believe people will never stop talking about though, it affects so many people’s lives and America as a whole. When it comes to something as important as healthcare, people want it to be as perfect and flaw-free as possible because if something is wrong it can turn into a matter of life or death. The videos that I included in my montage talk about overall healthcare and Trump care/Obamacare. I also added a little clip that mentions
In this essay, the author
- Opines that healthcare controversy has not improved since trump repealed obamacare. people are questioning his form of healthcare and are trying to figure out if his plan will ultimately do more harm than good.
- Analyzes how john greene discusses the tradeoffs involved in health care reform in the crash course video.
- Opines that america should be providing quality care regardless of socioeconomic status and be the helping hand someone needs.
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