Week 2 discussion - 300-500 words

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Week 2 Discussion Case Studies

Raymond

Raymond is a 54-year-old man who lives in Jackson, Mississippi. He is a skilled worker, but his job does not provide health insurance. Raymond does not qualify for Medicaid and cannot pay for health insurance. He has not received consistent or coordinated healthcare for most of his life. With a son in college, he does not have the money for both healthcare services and basic living expenses. Raymond has been diagnosed with hypertension, and his family history includes pulmonary embolisms and heart disease.

Emmanuel

Emmanuel is a 55-year-old man who lives in a rural part of Mississippi who commutes 60 minutes each way to his work. He is an office manager and receives insurance from his employer; however, his insurance has a high deductible. Emmanuel has had annual medical and dental exams from the same providers for several years. Emmanuel has a family history of type 2 diabetes and his latest blood test results showed higher sugar levels than expected. Emmanuel received referrals to an endocrinologist and a registered dietitian, and he was instructed to increase his physical activity.

Alice

Alice is a 41-year-old woman who lives in Hickory, North Carolina, with her husband and two children who are in high school. Alice just found out that she is 4 weeks pregnant. She recently began working in the scheduling department of a home health agency; however, her insurance benefits will not begin for another 3 months. Alice’s employment is the main source of income for her family as her husband recently lost his job due to layoffs at his textile company. During Alice’s first two pregnancies, she had preeclampsia, and it is important she receive early prenatal care due to her age and high-risk factors.