Social Science - Philosophy homework 2

HIM 1300 – Health Care Facilities/Delivery Assignments Complete Read Syllabus located on home page. Click Course Syllabus link and download

Go to the “Getting Started” folder by clicking the “Content “ tab o Download “Schedule of Assignment” o Click on the “Contract of Work” dropbox. Read contract and submit

required information o Access Syllabus Quiz (6 attempts)

Module 1 consist of two lesson folders (Big Picture and Healthcare Providers) Read chapter 1 - 3 of textbook

Read lecture materials and complete the following: o Introduction to Big Picture o Historically speaking o US economy o Government role o Challenges facing healthcare o Access Medicare/Medicaid tutorials

Complete Study:

1. What are the four main health care delivery systems?

2. List four facts regarding Integrated Delivery Systems?

3. Compare US healthcare to other developed countries. List advantages and disadvantages.

4. What is health?

5. Explain the difference between “illness” and “disease”. 6. How has healthcare changed over the decades? 7. In today’s society, what is the purpose of the American Medical Association (AMA)? 8. What coverage is provided under Medicare Part A, B, C, D?

9. What is the responsibility of OSHA to the employee, organization, and to the public? 10. Define physician malpractice. Has patient care improved with physicians who do not carry medical malpractice insurance? Explain.

11. Explain the difference between morbidity and mortality. 12. What is Medicaid? What coverage is provided?

13. List two facts about Tricare.

Reference Table 2-2 in your textbook, compare the last forty years of Healthy People Campaigns to the new decade 2030. Explain the progression. Watch video of the Development of 2030 Comments. What trends are important to you for Healthy People 2030? How can Health Information professionals promote the new decade campaign?

14. Conduct an Internet search to find out how has bioterriorism affected health care in the US? (Make sure your information has the website address and information should not be older than three years.)

15. List two diseases mentioned in the chapter. Surf the Internet to find valid health information regarding description of disease, its process, and current treatment.

16. Post to discussion area “Uninsured”. Post your opinion based on readings and experience. Respond with meaningful feedback to two of your peers.

17. Take Historical Overview Quiz

Go to Lesson 2 Healthcare Provider folder