b Running Head: OBAMACARE The Obama Care Policy American National Government POL 201 Jacqueline Arnold Instructor Kimminau January 8‚ 2013 OBAMACARE 1 In this short essay about the “Obama HealthCare Policy‚” I will discuss the problems of the policy. I plan to explain the history‚ and the meaning of this policy. In this essay I will be discussing the pros and cons of the Obama HealthCare Policy‚ as well as the issue’s with the Federalism
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Sharen P. Cupido 7-St. Therese The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) (Filipino: Kawanihan ng Pilipinas Laban sa Droga) is the lead anti-drugs law enforcement agency‚ responsible for preventing‚ investigating and combating any dangerous drugs‚ controlled precursors and essential chemicals within the Philippines. The agency is tasked with the enforcement of the penal and regulatory provisions of Republic Act No. 9165 (R.A. 9165)‚ otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs
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domestic product on health care than any other county‚ and yet the American Journal of Public Health estimates that nearly 45‚000 Americas die each year due to lack of adequate healthcare. In fact‚ our healthcare system ranks 37th out of the 191 countries graded by the World Health Organization. Given these grim facts‚ I certainly agree that America needs to reform its healthcare system. However‚ I do not believe that the current healthcare reform enacted by the Obama administration is what this country
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act‚ most commonly known by its initials HIPAA‚ was enacted by Congress then signed by President Bill Clinton on August 21‚ 1996. This act was put into place in order to regulate the privacy of patient health information‚ and as an effort to lower the cost of health care‚ shape the many pieces of our complicated healthcare system. This act also protects individuals from losing their health insurance if they lose their employment or choose to
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Regulating changes in the health care field can be a difficult task‚ government agencies need to update health care businesses every time that there is a change in regulations and/or standards. In order to maintain order and a set of standards around quality for the health industry licensure and accreditation have been established. Every health care business that requires licensure or accreditations is accountable for their actions. Accountability is the procedure and process by which one party provides
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Epidemiological Principles Incorporated into the Strategic Plan The University of Washington Medical Center is ranked #6 for diabetes and endocrinology‚ #8 for cancer‚ #16 for neurology and neurosurgery‚ #23 for genetics‚ #26 for nephrology‚ as well as five other specialties. Specific to epidemiology‚ the opening section of the organization’s strategic plan states “…supports the three major activities that advance this mission: providing outstanding patient care and health promotion programs
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small supply of Valium when he has to fly. No one except Jerry is in the office at this time. What should he do"(Fremgen‚ 2009‚ p. 85)? Although Jerry is certified as a medical assistant and a licensed practical nurse (LPN)‚ this does not mean he has the authority to prescribe any form of medication to any person for any reason; it is not in his scope of practice. Jerry’s scope of practice which is what he is allowed to do with in his certifications legally will allow him to take vitals‚ treat wounds
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Health Laws and Regulations Many industries are regulated by the government. From the television and radio industry to the food one eats‚ regulations and laws help create a safe and reasonable way of life. The health care industry is no different. The laws and regulations are designed to provide a standard level of quality of care and appropriate billing practices as well as many more practices. The purpose of this assignment is to define such regulations and laws and the impact of these items
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Leon Scott State/Territory: Qld Participant’s email: leon_scott@health.qld.gov.au Date of submission: 02/09/2012 Assessor to complete Assessor’s name: Max Halupka Mark: 88 /100 Essay on Federalism OR Accountability Leon‚ This is an excellent assignment‚ one that you should be very proud of. Starting with an impressive introduction‚ you outline the paper’s parameters and explicitly state its argument. Your analysis draws upon a wide range of sources
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The Impact of Computer Science on Health Care & Medicine Abstract Computer science can be defined as the systematic study of algorithmic processes‚ their theory‚ design‚ analysis‚ implementation and application. Its functions in the modern society today expand far beyond the uses one could even begin to imagine. Specifically‚ there is an increased influence in its practical application in the field of medicine. In recent times‚ an interdependent relationship between medicine
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