Health Topic

Uninsured in the USA

Note: You can use these resources to support your answers:

• (video): http://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-sick-around-america/ • https://www.kff.org/health-reform/fact-sheet/the-uninsured-and-the-

difference-health-insurance/ • https://www.kff.org/health-reform/issue-brief/trends-in-access-to-care-

among-working/ • PowerPoint attached

Assignment: This paper will focus on your ability to analyze information from several sources and compile a clear explanation of the topic. Analysis includes identifying relevant facts, making inferences (answering why, what conclusions you can make, what the information tells us about an issue) and especially finding evidence to support your point of view. Besides reading the textbook, we will be watching Frontline PBS “Sick Around America” and access the data from Kaiser Family Foundation (kff.org) “Uninsured and Health”. Remember to properly cite the source of your information. Use citations in the text of the paper and Works Cited at the end of the paper, APA style. Criteria Points Score Introduction/ opening statement:

• Explain the factors contributing to the number of uninsured in the USA from year 2000-2008.

2

Discussion/ description of issue • How many were uninsured before the ACA? • Who is most likely to be uninsured and why?

(Describe work status and/or group status.) • Why do the numbers of uninsured rise and

fall? • How does being uninsured impact health?

How does being uninsured impact healthcare?

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Concluding statement • Make inferences-how is this relevant to health

and healthcare • Summarize your professional response and

thoughts

2

Grammar/ Syntax/ Spelling • Well written and well organized • Properly cite in text and references

2

Total 10