Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 10 page paper examining health care reimbursement fraud, its effects on insurance companies, government agencies, and the general public. Includes numerous examples of the types of health care fraud. Bibliography lists twelve sources.

This 14 page paper, which includes 4 charts, discusses managed care in general and HMOs in New York in particular. Many aspects are addressed including financial, as well as staffing and legal considerations. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 page overview of the economic and emotional issues of health care rationing. Includes material on the Oregon experiment and the argument that rationing is not only an economic necessity but also a humanistic necessity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page letter to Senator Bill Frist, M.D., describing a citizen’s view of his inability to purchase health care insurance. A large and growing percentage of the American people are unable to afford any health care insurance of any kind, yet do not qualify for social assistance programs. While those who can ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the Affordable Care Act. An analysis of benefits and drawbacks to stakeholders is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines PACs (Political Action Committees) which seek to influence the development of government health care policies for the elderly. Specifically considered are the historical development of the health care issue, including social, political and environmental factors influencing its evolution; key people involved in the development of healthcare for the ...

This 8 page paper discusses the issue of food safety from a public health perspective; it focuses mostly on a literature review. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the health care delivery system, its problems, and possible solutions. Also included in the discussion are issues such as vaccine research and development, the use of information technology in the field as well as the overuse of pharmaceuticals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 page research paper discussing economic and political controversy over U.S. Health Care reform. Discussed are the implications of policy reform and the stark gap that exists between public desire and reality. Writer also includes a section on health care reform's potential impact on the economy. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the current issues involved with the privatization of health care in Canada. Canadians have been slowly absorbing more of personal medical costs within the last decade indicating a slow trend toward a private health care system in Canada. As federal funding decreases toward medicare, the provinces have had ...

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of Nebraska Legislative Bill 355, entitled 'Mental Health Parity,' and assesses the basic issues involved, the factors, facts and actors within the context of the policy, and the choice and directions, both long and short-term influenced by this policy. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the changes in the managed health care delivery systems of the US. The health care industry has seen sweeping changes in the past decade, and though the reputation gained by the overall concept of managed care and HMOs became negative quickly, there is evidence that is now changing. ...

This 3 page paper briefly summarizes some of the main points in the health care reform plans of the two presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the pros and cons of healthcare organizations lobbying concerning public policy formation and healthcare spending. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses three major pieces of health care legislation that were enacted at the federal level: Medicare, Medicaid and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper on the challenges facing the managed health care system today. It specifically addresses the HMOs, what is wrong with them, and how they can be fixed so they really work for their members. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper that argues the need for a National Health Care Program. This paper recognizes the increasing number of uninsured, under-insured and un-insurable individuals in the United States. Statistics demonstrate that contrary to popular belief, over half of these individuals are working class Americans, and over 25% are children. ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of SCHIP. Specific requirements along with some history of the program is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the discipline of public health. The author traces its history and its current applications stressing that public health is a community effort. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page discussion of the factors influencing public policy. Centers on federal policy formation and implementation providing specific examples from healthcare and immigration. Emphasizes that while a number of players are involved in public policy, from the Presidential administration to political parties and the individual voter, it is public interest groups which ...

A 12 page paper which critically focuses on the U.S. healthcare policy, evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of its functioning, and considers its future direction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper addresses three specific economic issues that complicate global healthcare. The primary problem is who is going to pay for universal care? This, of course, is complicated by improved technology and knowledge, the resulting lengthened lifespan, and even by patent issues revolving around pharmaceutical development. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...

A 10 page paper that examines the formulation of health care policy at the local, state and national level and explores the various socio-economic and political factors that influence this formulation process. Also discussed is the key role that special interest groups play in the process of health policymaking. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...

anesthesiologist's assistants, physicians assistants, cardiovascular technologists, histologic technologists, medical laboratory technicians, medical record technicians, nuclear medicine technicians, radiology technicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and numerous others. This 11 page paper examines the reasons for choosing allied healthcare as a career, specifically in terms of pay scales, career security and educational requirements ...

A 10 page research paper focusing on the U.S. Health Care System. The effects of reforms on physicians, families, seniors, health care administrators are discussed. Managed Care Organizations and HMOs are explained with a discussion of the increase in their numbers. One particular HMO is described as an example for the reader. An extensive bibliography ...