Discussion: Social factors of the ?underinsured?

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1, Discussion: Social factors of the “underinsured”

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Debate the various social factors associated with the situation of the “underinsured.” Respond to two other classmates’ answers with solid reasoning and support your opinions with appropriate reference citations.

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2

Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report “Priority Populations”:

http://www.ahrq.gov/health-care-information/priority-populations/index.html

Select one of the “priority populations” and explain the disparities this population faces. What strategies have been implemented to combat these disparities on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate.

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1

Debate the efficacies of public versus private-based quality initiatives. What roles do each play in the quality of U.S. health care? How would the elimination of one aspect affect the other? Respond to two other classmates and counter their answer, citing references as appropriate.

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2

After reading the Kaiser Family Foundation summary on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state why or why not you believe the act should remain in law, or which pieces should be reversed. Then describe two pieces of the act that you were unaware was part of the act and how that may affect you as a citizen.

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1

What are the eligibility requirements and coverage of Medicaid for the categories of low-income adults, pregnant women, and the aging/blind/disabled in the state where you live? Do you consider the eligibility requirements reasonable or restrictive? Do you consider the coverage reasonable or liberal? What are the benefits and drawbacks to keeping these populations insured through Medicaid? Consider both direct and indirect factors.

NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2

Review the CMS.gov 30-Day Mortality and Readmission Data website. Review at least two local hospitals and see how they compare to state and national benchmarks. How and why may a consumer or a health care professional use this data to make decision about their next hospitalization? Will reporting this data have an impact on hospitals bottom line in addition to financial penalties from CMS? Give at least two examples of how this data may be used and what type of impact if may have if at all on the hospitals.