DISCUSSION

 

Module 4One-Payer Healthcare System

Discussion

Purpose

Discussions promote dialogue between faculty, students, and students and their peers. In the discussions, students should:

• Support responses with current literature
• Reflect depth, critical insight, and a paradigm shift in thinking

Course Outcomes

This discussion provides documentation of the student's ability to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 3: Explain federal health insurance programs and their connection to access healthcare, the uninsured, and health reform. (POs 5, 7)

Total Points Possible

This discussion is worth a total of 50 points.

Discussion Prompt

Many Western countries have a one-payer healthcare system, yet the US has historically resisted adopting this approach. Describe the pros and cons of transitioning the U.S. healthcare system to a single-payer. In your response, consider the roles of Medicaid and Medicare.

Grading Criteria

Review the table below for discussion grading criteria.

CategoryPointsWeightDescriptionAnswers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the concepts for the module.1530%

Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all modular concepts.

AND

Integrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited.* (APA format not required.)1530%

Integrates evidence to support your discussion from

• assigned readings** or online lessons

AND

• at least one outside scholarly source.***

Sources are credited.*

Engages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.1530%Responds to classmates or instructor's post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and seeking clarification, thereby adding significant depth to the discussion.Communicates in a professional manner.510%Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (NO errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).Total:50100%A quality Discussion will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

Textbooks and Resources

Required Textbooks

The following books are required for this course:

• Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological AssociationAuthors: American Psychological AssociationPublisher: American Psychological Association (APA)Publication Date: 2019-10-01Edition: 7thAPA CitationAmerican Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
• Title: Public Health PolicyIssues, Theories, and AdvocacyAuthors: Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharya, Dru BhattacharyaPublisher: John Wiley & SonsEdition: 1stAPA CitationBhattacharya, D. (2013). Public health policy: Issues, theories, and advocacy (1st ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.This textbook is available as an e-book and can be accessed from the module view.
• Title: Essentials of Health Policy and LawAuthors: Sara E. Wilensky, Joel B. TeitelbaumPublisher: Jones & Bartlett LearningEdition: 4thAPA CitationTeitelbaum, J. B., & Wilensky, S. E. (2020). Essentials of health policy and law. (4th ed.) Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.This textbook is available as an e-book and can be accessed from the module view.

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