How has that program evolved and influenced the entire U.S. health care system?

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Create a PowerPoint presentation with the following 4 elements:

  • Provide an overview—and discuss the function—of 1 publicly financed health care program in the United States.
  • How has that program evolved and influenced the entire U.S. health care system?
  • What are some of the accomplishments and challenges for that program?
  • What does that program do to focus on health prevention and performance?

The PowerPoint presentation should be 15–20 slides in length (excluding title and reference slides). Include 100–200 words in each Notes section.

Note: Use APA style and a minimum of 3 scholarly references

Which addition to a community best demonstrates the concept of the Healthy People 2020 report? a. New cardiothoracic intensive care unit at a major hospital

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. Which addition to a community best demonstrates the concept of the Healthy People 2020 report?
a. New cardiothoracic intensive care unit at a major hospital
b. New rehabilitation center
c. New recreational health center
d. New children’s hospital

3. Discuss the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on the eligibility and coverage of Medicaid.

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1. Explain how Medicaid is financed.

2. Discuss the role of the federal and state governments on the operation and design of Medicaid programs.

3. Discuss the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on the eligibility and coverage of Medicaid.

Write a 3- to 5-page paper, typed and double spaced, with 12 pt. Times New Roman font and 1-inch page margins. Use headers throughout the paper

2.How did the two states respond to the option of expanding the Medicaid benefits proposed by Healthcare Reform?

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1.Compare the Medicaid eligibility requirements and covered services of the state of Virginia to those of another state.

2.How did the two states respond to the option of expanding the Medicaid benefits proposed by Healthcare Reform?

Write a 3- to 5-page paper, typed and double spaced, with 12 pt. Times New Roman font and 1-inch page margins. Use headers throughout the paper. Please use at least 4-5 references no older than the year 2012.

Is it important to you that leaders exercise professional advocacy and authenticity as well as power and influence when working with colleagues? Why or why not?

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Interview a fellow peer in your class who works in a different health discipline than you. Begin your interview with the following questions:

  1. What is your role as a health care team member?
  2. How do you define professionalism and how does professional responsibility influence your work?
  3. Do you consider leaders in your organization stewards of health care? Why or Why not?
  4. Is it important to you that leaders exercise professional advocacy and authenticity as well as power and influence when working with colleagues? Why or why not?

In 500-750 words, summarize your interview and share your impressions of your peer’s responses.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choic

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Analyze the health status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander).

In an essay of 750-1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group you have selected to the national average. Consider the cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health. How do race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health for the minority group you have selected? Address the following in your essay:

  1. What is the current health status of this minority group?
  2. How is health promotion defined by this group?
  3. What health disparities exist for this group?
  4. e.Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choic

Cite a minimum of three references in the paper.

You will find important health information regarding minority groups by exploring the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links:

  1. Minority Health: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html
  2. Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH): http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/reach.htm
  3. Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: http://www.samhsa.gov/specific-populations/racial-ethnic-minority

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

Analyze       and explain the legal and reporting  requirements as they apply to the       providers, suppliers, and payers  that make up the health care system of       your state. 

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Assignment 2: Final Assignment: Avoiding  Violation of Legal Reporting Obligation 

As a health care administrator, you must  protect your patients  from abuse, negligence, and violence. Health care  professionals are required  by law to report all suspected illegal  activity to the concerned authorities.

Research the legal and reporting obligations in your state.  Accordingly, respond to the following:

  • Analyze       and explain the legal and reporting  requirements as they apply to the       providers, suppliers, and payers  that make up the health care system of       your state.
  • What       are the legal reporting obligations that  impact the health care       environment and are of concern to the  health care administrator?
  • Describe       an example, either real or  fictitious, where the legal reporting       obligations were violated.  What were the legal reporting obligations       violated? How could the  violation have been avoided?

Compile your report in a 6-to-10-page Word document.

Discuss your viewpoint on the current nursing advocacy policies regarding LGBTQ health and what improvements and steps can be taken by advanced practice nurses to lend more support to this patient population. Also, identify one MSN Essential that most pertains to this topic and elaborate on your selection.

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Discuss your viewpoint on the current nursing advocacy policies regarding LGBTQ health and what improvements and steps can be taken by advanced practice nurses to lend more support to this patient population. Also, identify one MSN Essential that most pertains to this topic and elaborate on your selection.

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**As a reminder, all questions must be answered to receive full credit for this discussion. please include your name in the title of the discussion. Also, make sure to use scholarly sources to support your discussion. Original posts must be a minimum of 250 words and reply posts 100 words.**

Describe at least three modifiable risk factors that may impact your life expectancy. Describe strategies you could use to address these factors and improve your daily health practices.

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As reviewed in this week’s Learning Resources and  this week’s Discussion, you may have reflected on your own health practices, including your behaviors, habits, and risk factors. In this Assignment, you have the opportunity to perform a self-assessment of your own modifiable risk factors. Use the provided Life Expectancy Calculator to estimate your life expectancy and consider what behaviors and habits might negatively affect your longevity. Then identify strategies to improve your health and formulate goals related to increasing longevity and health as well as reducing your risk of contracting disease.

To prepare for this Assignment,

  • Complete the Life Expectancy Calculator assessment (http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/HLTH/2115/CH/mm/lifeexpectancy/content/hlth2115_lec.html) and reflect on your results. Consider how accurate you think the results are. Note any results that surprised you.
  • Reflect on the information in this week’s Learning Resources, including the video, “Determinants of Health: A Framework for Reaching Healthy People 2020 Goals.” Consider some of the behaviors, habits, and modifiable risk factors that may impact your future health.
  • Review the websites in this week’s Learning Resources and other credible sources of health information. Identify strategies for improving your health and addressing your modifiable risk factors.
  • Consider the models and theories of health behavior change presented in the readings. Think of some short- and long-term goals related to your health and longevity toward which you could work on a daily basis.

To complete this Assignment, write a 2- to 4-page paper addressing the following:

  • Summarize your results from the Life Expectancy Calculator assessment and analyze your initial reactions to those results.
  • Describe at least three modifiable risk factors that may impact your life expectancy. Describe strategies you could use to address these factors and improve your daily health practices.
  • Formulate one long-term goal and one short-term goal that you think will increase your life expectancy and reduce your risk of contracting preventable diseases. Explain how you will hold yourself accountable for the realization of those goals and how you will track your progress.