Essays and Research Papers on Health Care

In nine pages this paper examines the impact of global competition on the U.S. economy and healthcare policies with subcategories including the accepted practice of euthanasia in Europe, but not in the United States; how this impacts America’s economy and healthcare options; how the U.S. should handle telemedicine implications for clinicians in terms of licensing ...

This 5 page paper argues that the new Affordable Care Act is a good start on health care reform, and why. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the issue of Americans who have no health insurance and provides statistics, including number of veterans in the nation without insurance. The paper explains why some veterans could not access health care through the VA. The paper discusses the costs of treating uninsured patients and how that cost is paid. ...

This 3 page paper examines the way in which health status may be reviewed and how service utilization is related to general community health. Examples of specific needs of certain populations are provided. No bibliography.

4 pages in length. To support the assertion that health of New Zealanders is effected more by environmental socioeconomic and behavioral factors than by provision of health care, one needs only look as far as historic climate changes in order to understand why this particular global population fights a constant battle with well-being. ...

This 10 page report discusses the fact that oral health is an essential component of overall physical health and well-being but that a remarkably small number of low-income families and individuals receive minimum, much less adequate, oral health care and treatment. For example, the point is made that “dental disease rates for children living in poverty continue to be higher than ...

A 3 page paper that reports on different aspects of health-related issues in Nigeria. The writer comments on HIV/AIDS, the use of condoms, malaria, childhood diseases, polio, the lack of vaccines, the continuing belief in traditional, i.e., folk medicine and other issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In six pages this paper examines the growing problem of diabetes among the African American ethnic communities in Georgia, Rabun County in particular, in an overview that considers how the problem has been addressed, the development of community goals to deal with the problem, and how such a community plan to achieve these goals can ...

A 16 page paper primarily discussing the qualities of magnet hospitals and the process of achieving certification. Any quest to decrease costs while simultaneously increasing quality is a worthwhile pursuit in today's environment, but the many manufacturers failing in their attempts to implement TQM in the past can attest to the fact that there are pitfalls in the process. ...

As health care costs soar, health care providers and governmental agencies have struggled to determine the cost effectiveness of procedures, clinical processes and medical settings. This 11 page paper reflects the nature of cost benefits analysis and the implications for the health care industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the various ways in which the Internet is being used to improve patient care and operating efficiency. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper. Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) seemed like a good idea in the 1980s as health costs were soaring out of range. Their purpose was to control costs while increasing the quality of health care for Americans. But, like many ideas that sound good at the time, this one failed to meet ...

A 7 page paper. Every country has a somewhat different health care system. Some offer universal health care, some do not. This essay compares the health care systems of the United States and Spain. Spain offers universal care to their citizens. The U.S. does not. Spain is ranked higher than the United States in ...

This 10 page paper consider how quality is effectuated by cleanness in healthcare and looks at how changes may be implemented to a case study provided by the student. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the health insurance care crisis in the U.S., what causes it, and what it means for the future of health care. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 30 page paper reflects upon the transformation of the healthcare industry in recent years and the impact on the organizational structure. This paper considers organizational behavior as an indicator of the inherent change in the industry, and relates issues like changes in management behavior, change in consumer focus, and the restructuring of the ...

A 13 page overview of the similarities and differences which exist between different health care delivery mechanisms. The author of this paper asserts that while there are many similarities, however, we must acknowledge that differences do exist according to organizational structure and environment as well as culture. This paper provides a detailed overview ...

An 8 page paper which examines the topic of abortion as it pertains to ethics within healthcare and a critical analysis of relevant concepts, issues, arguments, and attitudes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page research paper that offers a literature review that assesses Canadian health care for immigrant women. The writer reports on both quantitative and qualitative studies, focusing on an educational program for immigrant women that proved to be quite successful. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides a general overview of the health care system in the U.S. that includes most recent data on uninsured and reasons for their lack of insurance. The essay reports the disparity in health care in terms of access and equitability. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3-page article discusses how telemedicine adds value to the health care system of today. Biblography lists 3 sources.

In six pages, the topic of healthcare reform in America is debated with a support-based conclusion drawn. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 7-page paper discusses conflict resolution between two health care departments; specifically, the emergency department and radiology department of a health care organization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses the market structure in which the home health care industry in the U.S. and some of the issues and economic indicators surrounding it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper begins by noting that the high cost of health care is a current concern, and it is one reason why the recent health care legislation was effected in the United States. The paper goes on to look at causes of the high cost of health care. Bibliography lists 3 sources.