Stacey Hansel  TuesdayDec 12 at 4:46pm Health policies have been a topic of disc

Stacey Hansel 
TuesdayDec 12 at 4:46pm
Health policies have been a topic of disc

Stacey Hansel 
TuesdayDec 12 at 4:46pm
Health policies have been a topic of discussion since the 1930s, being on many presidential agendas, and will probably continue to be a topic for years. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obama Care, is a healthcare reform law aimed at expanding healthcare coverage, controlling healthcare costs, and improving the overall quality of care in the United States (Rosenbaum, 2011). The ACA included provisions like Medicare expansion, health insurance marketplaces, subsidies for low and middle-income families, and protections for people with pre-existing conditions (Rosenbaum, 2011). It has significantly impacted healthcare access for millions of Americans since its enactment in 2010.
Some of the benefits of the Affordable Care Act were the implementation of the patient’s rights charter, broadened insurance for minors, ensured emergency services even out-of-network, extended coverage under a parent’s plan up to age 26, and allowed contesting denials of payments (Collins & Saylor, 2018). Extending the age for those children covered under their parents’ insurance was a great boon. This allowed them to get affordable healthcare while they were enrolled in college. Another benefit of the Affordable Care Act is that it helped a lot of Americans by allowing them access to health insurance (Shi & Singh, 2023). Many people do not seek treatment without health insurance due to the cost, causing them to wait too long, ultimately costing themselves and the hospitals more money. Another benefit of the Affordable Care Act is its improvements for Medicare recipients. By expanding Medicaid and creating marketplaces, the ACA sought to provide coverage to more Americans who were previously uninsured or underinsured (Shi & Singh, 2023). The ACA has introduced diverse changes to the American healthcare system, resulting in certain advantages, including expanded insurance coverage for vulnerable groups and increased utilization of information technology. However, it has not realized the effects on cost control and enhancing healthcare quality as initially anticipated (Shi & Singh, 2023).
Some of the disadvantages of the Affordable Care Act come with the way we are “paying for the reforms, the ACA taxed medical devices, and high-benefit plans while decreasing Medicare spending” (Gostin et al., 2017). The most significant disadvantage comes with reducing Medicare spending. Medicare is used widely by the older population. Because the reimbursement rate has been cut and the increased time our aging population requires from hospitals and doctors, many hospitals and doctors are backing away from older adults. This causes an impact on their care. Furthermore, the ACA faced political opposition and ongoing legal challenges, leading to changes in specific provisions and uncertainty surrounding its future.
Ultimately, the ACA made progress toward its goals, but its full impact and effectiveness remain subject to ongoing debate and implementation challenges. The next decade will witness significant demographic shifts, including an aging population and evolving healthcare needs (Schiavone & Ferretti, 2021). This will require the healthcare system to adapt by reorganizing how services are provided and delivered (Schiavone & Ferretti, 2021). Meeting the demand for healthcare services while accommodating the changing demographics will involve innovative approaches, technology integration, and a focus on preventive care to ensure effective and sustainable healthcare delivery (Schiavone & Ferretti, 2021).
Everyone deserves the same care regardless of their status. Equality in healthcare is fundamental irrespective of a person’s status, background, or income. One verse in particular that comes to mind emphasizes the importance of caring for others and promoting equality in helping those in need. “For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited me; I was in prison and you came to me” (New King James Version, 2013, Matthew 25:35-36). This verse speaks to the broader concept of caring for others in need, which extends to healthcare as part of ensuring the well-being of individuals. The Bible encourages compassion, kindness, and attending to the needs of others, including those who are sick or in need of medical care.
References
Collins, B. L., & Saylor, J. (2018). The Affordable Care Act: 8 years later. Nursing Management (Springhouse), 49(8), 42–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NUMA.0000538917.37912.d4
Gostin, L. O., Hyman, D. A., & Jacobson, P. D. (2017). The affordable care act moving forward in the coming years. American Medical Association, 317, 19–20.
New King James Version. (2013). New King James Bible. Holman Bible Published.
Rosenbaum, S. (2011). The patient protection and affordable care act: implications for public health policy and practice. Public Health Reports, 126(1), 130–135. https://doi.org/10.1177/003335491112600118
Schiavone, F., & Ferretti, M. (2021). The futureS of healthcare. Futures, 134, 102849. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2021.102849
Shi, L., & Singh, D. A. (2023). Essentials of the U.S health care system(6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

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 What values of the social work profession support the provision of services to

 What values of the social work profession support the provision of services to immigrant populations, including those that are undocumented?Note: You only need to make your initial post and one response during the week.  The Wednesday deadline and 3-day minimum do not apply.  

Consider the project scenario we have used during this term. As the project mana

Consider the project scenario we have used during this term. As the project mana

Consider the project scenario we have used during this term. As the project manager, you are in the finishing stage of the project, and it is apparent that one of the project’s deliverables will not be completed before the project is wrapped up.
What options do you have for this uncompleted deliverable?
Provide an example of how poor escalation of a project problem can create additional problems.
Explain your rationale.

 Assume the role of an employee who is new to an organization that provides fami

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Share three strategies you would try in order to obtain the guidance and knowledge you need to survive and thrive within this organization.
In response to your peers, provide feedback on your classmate’s proposed strategies and share tips to make them more efficient and effective. 

In 550 – 800 words using three references no older than four years answer: Using

In 550 – 800 words using three references no older than four years answer:
Using

In 550 – 800 words using three references no older than four years answer:
Using the attached epilogue discuss the five important issues that will shape compensation professionals’ work for years to come. Briefly explain why these issues can become so influential. Finally, which one of these issues stands to create the greatest uncertainty for compensation professionals? Explain.
Must use APA format

In 550 – 800 words using three references no older than four years answer: This

In 550 – 800 words using three references no older than four years answer:
This

In 550 – 800 words using three references no older than four years answer:
This chapter (Epilogue (attached)) discusses five important issues that will shape compensation professionals’ work for years to come. Briefly explain why these issues can become so influential. Finally, which one of these issues stands to create the greatest uncertainty for compensation professionals? Explain.
Must use APA format

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FIELD ACTIVITY: CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
This as

FIELD ACTIVITY: CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
This assignment provides the student with an opportunity to complete a thorough analysis of the
tasks, duties, and responsibilities required for the role as a healthcare manager/administrator.
INSTRUCTIONS
The student will submit a career development plan following the instructions below:
 First, describe the role of the healthcare manager/administrator based upon Biblical
principles.
 Include a discussion of the Lord’s call on your career to serve in this capacity.
 Using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (see
Resources section), provide an analysis of the demand for the position, skills, and
knowledge needed as described in the Field Activity: Resume Review Assignment.
 Provide an evaluation of the gap between the current KSAs and what will be needed to be
qualified for the job that was described in the Field Activity: Resume Review
Assignment.
 Include research conducted to identify the need for this position and the impact a
successful hospital administrator can have on patient/client care.
 Then, describe your career development plan to obtain the KSAs needed. Use the
SMART acronym to guide you.
 Ensure it is specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and includes a timeline for
each step of the plan.
Include:
 8-10 pages, excluding title page, abstract, and references, in length,
 5 scholarly sources, the course text, Bible, and all other sources utilized.
View the Field Activity: Career Development Plan Resources section under the Field
Activity: Career Development Plan page.

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