| Health
Care / For All : A 5 page essay in which the writer argues that all U.S. citizens
are entitled to funded health care, precisely because of the discrepancy in wages and the
expectation of retired persons that Medicare/Medicaid would be there for their retirement.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Promedic.doc
Health Care In The
United States : 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. Hlthcare.wps
Diagnosis Related Groups : The
rising cost of medical care in the United States has been a concern for quite some time.
Beginning in the 1960s with the advent of Medicare, a system has been needed that would
balance cost with services provided within acceptable parameters. This 5 page paper
examines the prospective payment system (PPS) based on diagnosis related groups (DRGs),
whereby the diagnosis is grouped according to services, estimated length of stay and type
of technology required for treatment. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Drgrou.wps
Middle Class Americans & Health Insurance
Coverage : A 15 page paper discussing the social and economic factors contributing
to the increasing number of middle-class Americans who have no health-insurance coverage.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Healins.rtf
What is the Cost of Reducing Medical Care?
: A 5 page paper discussing the inevitable decline in health care and the cost of that
reduction. Opinions vary from consumer to HMO provider to physician to hospital. There is
perhaps no one solution to the problem but rather it is compromise in many instances which
appears to offer the best solution to the problems facing the medical industry. Varying
opinions are offered in addition to a theorized solution. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Carecost.wps
The U.S. Health Care System / A Comprehensive
Overview : 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 is included. Healus.wps
The Differences Between HMOs and PPOs / Positive
& Negative : This 18 page report discusses health maintenance organizations
(HMO) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) from the viewpoint of their difference,
what the published literature has said about the two, and the development of an
informational experiment evaluating a certain factor related to the two. Bibliography
lists 12 sources. HMO1.wps
Pros and Cons of Managed Care :
An 11 page overview of managed care citing the pros and cons of HMOs and PPOs. The writer
focuses on past abuses and how these have been mitigated by the combined efforts of
public, business, medical professionals and the government. Also discussed are changes in
Medicare/Medicaid laws and its effects on the managed care system. Bibliography lists 12
sources. Cnmgcare.wps
US Health Care & The HMOs : 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. In order to combat accusations of uncaring care
and artificially supported costs, the health care industry has begun policing and
accrediting itself. Patients consistently report much more favorable views than the ones
they held in the past, and no doubt will be even more comfortable knowing that their
particular HMO is fully accredited by a national organization that subjects HMOs to
intense scrutiny and accountability. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Hmoqual.wps
Managed Health Care: HMOs
in New York : 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. Hmony.wps
HMO / An Historical Examination : An 8
page paper on the introduction and reasons behind the development of HMOs. The paper
discusses how the HMO has developed into the managed health care system of today, the
costs and ethics surrounding profit-driven health care systems. In addition, the paper
looks at controversies, public desire and the variances between desire to reality.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hmohist.wps
Problems With HMOs / Analysis : This 12
page research paper provides a detailed analysis of the "downside" of health
maintenance organizations, or HMOs. Specifically addressed is an overview of the problem,
along with individual case studies which demonstrate HMO ineffectiveness. Bibliography
lists 9 sources. Hmoprob.wps
HMOs vs. PPOs : A 6 page research paper
which provides an overview of the managed health care industry. The writer wades through
the alphabet-soup categories of managed health care to provide lucid explanations of the
two major types before examining which is best for employers as well as how they impact
the quality of medical care which patients receive. Bibliography lists 25 sources. HMOPPO.doc
Managed Care and the Nursing Profession :
A 20 page research paper which studies how the managed care revolution has affected the
nursing profession. The writer provides an industry and economic definition of managed
care, its advantages and disadvantages, and relationship to nursing. The writer also
provides solutions caused by the effects of managed care on the nursing professional.
Bibliography lists 20 sources. Cnmgnurs.wps
Can Managed Health Care Be Managed ? : 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. Health2.wps
Evolutions and Trends in Rising Health Care Cost
- Emphasis on Managed Care : An 8 page paper dealing with the trends in the rising
costs of health care and the various factors which determine these costs. Emphasis is on
managed health care and how this type of approach sometimes compromises the quality of
health care. Bibliography lists ten sources. Risecost.wps
Managed Care Workers / Issues & Dilemmas
: A 6 page paper that addresses the problems facing managed care workers and the
solutions they have proposed and accomplished. The paper also addresses the social
democratization process that is affecting the industry, how it affects health care to
patients and physician ethics, and the problems that still need to be addressed by managed
care workers and the industry itself. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Mngdcare.wps
Managed Health Care & The Nursing Profession
: The nursing profession is looked at in light of managed health care, specifically as
it pertains to obstetrics. This 8 page paper specifically examines changes the field has
undergone since the advent of managed health care. Options for nurses in the specialty are
discussed, including the growing nurse midwifery occupation. Pros and cons of managed
health care are included as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Manacare.wps
Specialized Laboratories / Looking To The Future
With Managed Care : A 9 page paper outlining the role of specialized laboratories
under new provisions of health care insurance such as that of Managed Care. Details the
spiraling costs of health care insurance and of the high tech procedures which we now look
to as being routine and necessary. Outlines the pitfalls and successes of Managed Care.
Bibliography lists eight sources. Speclab.wps
The Need For National Health Care : A 5
page paper that argues the need for a National Health Care Program. This paper recognizes
the increasing number of uninsured, underinsured and uninsurable 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. National health care
reform is necessary to provide for the growing health needs of the nation. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Natlheal.wps
The Cost of Managed Care : This is
a 5 page paper that examines the emergence of the managed care system within the United
states as a natural outcome of the pay-for service system of the past and the rising cost
of health care, due in large part to advancing technology. It looks at some of the more
common criticisms of managed care and gives one doctor's perspective as a staff member and
patient. It concludes with a recommendation that solutions to the criticisms be found and
alternatives implemented. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Costman.wps
Redman’s "The Dance of
Legislation" : A 5 page paper discussing Redman’s account of the passage
of the National Health Services Act. Eric Redman was one of Senator Warren Magnuson’s
crack staff of "bumblebees," assembled to aid the Senator’s loss of grasp
on the 1962 senatorial campaign. From what was then the "old school" of
politics, Magnuson’s career had been distinguished by a blend of caring and common
sense, and a true dedication to his constituents and to his country. Redman describes the
entire dance of the passage of this bill, and gives a clear and readable picture of the
country’s legislative process along the way. Bibliography lists 1 source. Redman.wps
Clinton's Health Plan / Argument in Favor of...
: A 5 page essay endorsing the thematic idea of Bill Clinton's health plan. The writer
feels that plans such as the one proposed by Clinton during the mid-1990's can not be
dejected simply because similar ideas have failed in other countries like Canada.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Healthin.wps
The Clinton Administration’s Health
Security Act : A 14 page essay on the health reforms of the Clinton Administration
and the controversy which has surrounded them. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Healths.wps
(The) Consumer Challenge to Health Care :
An insightful 7 page discussion of how and why U.S. consumers started to become more
conscious health care shoppers beginning with the grassroots movements of the 1960's and
leading up to more recent times. The writer feels that the modern consumer is still not
well-educated enough on the subject and is not getting the most for their money but is
nevertheless, providing a genuine challenge for the health care marketer. Bibliography
lists 18 sources. Healcons.wps
Clinical Pathways : A 4 page
overview of clinical pathways, a mechanism for tracking and analyzing health care cost and
effectiveness. Stresses the importance of implementing such a system to saving the health
care system of this country. PPclinic.wps
Economics of Health Payment Systems :
An 8 page research paper on the impact of HMOs on the medical economy in America. The
writer details the nature of HMOs, how they pay doctors, the issues related to their
effect on treatment, and the overall changes they have caused in the medical economy.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Econmed.wps
The Ethics of Managed Health Care : A
12 page research paper on the nature and variety of HMOs, and physician duties in regard
to disclosure. The writer details the types of HMOs, their means of funding treatment, how
they impact treatment decisions, and what must be done ethically in this new climate.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Lawethic.wps
Health Care Savings Plan of 1995 : An
11 page paper that explores H.R. 323 (1995), particularly the medical savings account
portion of the bill and how that has been applied to subsequent legislation concerning
tax-deferred health care proposals. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Health95.wps
Health Care Reform and Controversy : 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. Helthpol.wps
Health Care Reform – from the View of a
Congressional Aide : This 6 page report discusses national health care reform and
the reasons it was not approved by Congress in 1994. Opponents such as the insurance
industry, many sectors of the medical community, even attorneys, complained that any
health care reform plan involving universal coverage requirements would necessarily
require numerous administrative regulations. A failure to recognize such problems, they
claimed, would lead to an out-of-control health system becoming even more of an
economic and bureaucratic burden than it already was for consumers and the health care and
insurance communities. The entire issue serves as an example of special interest lobbying,
partisan conflict, and legislative posturing. Bibliography lists 8 sources. BWhealth.wps
Health Care Reimbursement Fraud : 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. Reimbur.wps
Rationing Health Care / The Only Alternative
: 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. Hlthrat.wps
Medicare / Medicaid Fraud : A 10 page
paper outlining Medicare and Medicaid fraud and the steps that are being taken to combat
it. Bibliography lists twelve sources. Medicair.wps
Medicare / Republicans vs. Democrats : A
5 page paper on the ongoing debate between Republicans and Democrats over Medicare.
Several health care plans and initiatives are mentioned. Report is useful mostly as a
study in politics-- many of the events discussed are from 1995-96. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Medicare.wps
Medicare, From Entitlement To Autonomy
: A 10 page exploration of the Medicare issue and future costs from the viewpoint
of national means testing—for planning purposes, program reform based on programs
already used by individuals and businesses, and a discussion of how these same reforms
could be applied to the (reduced numbers of ) future uninsured. Bibliography lists 11
sources. Mediau.wps
Evaluating Options For Medicare &
Medicaid : A 10 page paper discussing options for saving Medicare. It has been
known both in and outside the government for some time now that Medicare and Medicaid are
facing times that will call for hard decisions in whether and how to continue them.
Medicaid is not in as serious state as is Medicare, partly because it is
state-administered, though with federal funds. It is Medicare that needs and has generated
the most attention, because it appears that the hospital fund will be bankrupt by 2002. It
has been estimated that half the total cost of medical care for an individual will be
incurred past the age of 65, the age at which Medicare becomes an issue. Policy regarding
Medicare can also be applied to Medicaid, but all must be approached through means
testing, and in a light that is compatible with Kingston’s theories of bringing the
problem to the government. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Carecaid.wps
Health Care Costs / An Overview : A
10 page research paper that looks at costs from the federal, private, state and consumer
levels. Demographics are also presented. Programs observed include Medicare/Medicaid,
Rhode Island’s Maxicap program, and a managed care program for the purpose of saving
technology and research in a privatized market. Bibliography lists 17 sources. Medcosts.doc
Issues Affecting Healthcare For The Elderly
: An 8 page discussion of the factors affecting health care for the elderly. Discusses
the increasing life spans, the ever-improving medical technology, health rationing and
managed care. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Hlthed.wps
Medication & Illness / Essential
Contributors to Mental Impairment in Elderly? :
A 10 page paper discussing the intellect and cognitive abilities in the elderly
illustrating that the main contributors to mental impairment can be directly traced to
illness and prescribed medications. Other possibilities are also discussed within the
literature review, such as the relationship surgery has to mental impairment. A large
portion of the literature review discusses a study performed by Starr et al., which
indicates the normal decline of mental impairment in healthy senior citizens 70 years of
age and older. This is provided to better illustrate what normal cognitive loss may
entail, thereby leaving room to better explain what the additional mental impairment can
be attributed to. Findings illustrate that medication and illness rarely have any
significant effect on mental impairment. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Eldermed.wps
Nursing Budgeting : A 5 page paper
discussing some of the realities that involve the nursing industry today in relationship
to budgeting a nursing unit. Nurses are gaining more responsibility in many various areas
of the health care industry and the budgeting of nursing care is just one of the new
responsibilities being administered to nurses within their unique units. Each nurse has
the capability to understand the needs of the unit in a very specialized way and as such
they are becoming the individuals whose ideas are essential to the budgeting aspect of
their particular brand of health care. A definition of the various terms used in budgeting
is included, followed by a brief scenario which illustrates the budget breakdown of a
particular nursing unit. Bibliography lists 3 sources. RAnurse.wps
Cost-Benefit Analysis & Health Care :
As health care costs soar, health care providers and governmental agencies have struggled
to determine the cost effectiveness of procedures, clinical processes and medical
settings. This 11 page paper reflects the nature of cost benefits analysis and the
implications for the health care industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Costben.wps
An Argument for Socialized Health Care in
America : A 14 page paper that discusses who in American is without
insurance--elderly, very young, minorities, self-employed, successes in other countries
(stats), Clinton's original health reform plan, and current costs to U.S. workers and
employers (stats) and the fact that companies are trying to reduce administrative costs by
reducing their share in employee health costs through a number of methods. The writer
argues that Americans should rethink their initial fear of a nationalized health care plan
and work to instigate legislation that would support such a plan. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Sochelth.wps
The Need For Socialized Medicine In The
United States : Long before President Bill Clinton ever appointed Hillary Clinton
to head up his Health Care Reform effort, much discussion and debate had already occurred
about the issue of adopting so-called socialized medicine or government-controlled health
care. In this 6 page research paper, the writer presents arguments in favor of socialized
medicine-- detailing all of the health care and economic problems that it would solve. The
relevant case of Canada (her strengths and weaknesses) is used to support points
made. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Socmedi.wps
Review of "The Partnership Model:
Working with Individuals, Families, and Communities toward a New Vision of Health"
: A 4 page paper reviewing this article by Courtney et al. (1996). As evident from the
several in-text references as well as this article’s bibliography, Reni Courtney, the
article’s primary author, is one who has been active in both working and reporting
views from the vantage of the public health nurse. The authors argue for integration of
roles so that individuals are given greater voice in their own health care. Rather than
being only a paper of theory, the authors present a clear plan of achieving that
partnership and give an example of using the elementary school health fair as making
contact with much of the community. Bibliography lists 1 source. KSnurse.wps
Preventative Care : This is a 3 page
paper that looks at preventative health care. There are three levels to preventative
health care that includes lifestyle counseling and immunizations, screening for early
detection and the minimizing of existing health care concerns. Prevention is seen as an
adjunct to traditional care that reduces costs on the primary level but has little or no
effect on costs on the secondary and tertiary levels. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Prevcare.wps
Government -Limit Spending On The Terminally
Ill & Grant Our Right To Die :
In this 9 page paper, the writer argues that the government is spending too much
money on prolonging the life of hopelessly-ill patients and that changing this will
ultimately have a beneficial effect on our health care system. Moreover, many
terminally-ill patients want to end their suffering and die but are not being allowed to
do so. The case for removing such restrictions is well-presented. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Termin~1.wps
Patient's Rights To Choose Health Care
Providor : A 7 page paper arguing that all Americans should have the right to
choose their own health care provider. The writer describes why health care is a moral
right, other factors contributing to health care reform, and reform plans to make choice
possible. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Healthcr.wps
Family Centered
Hospital Care : This 5 page paper explores the philosophy of a family
centered approach in the hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on the role of the floor
nurse in implementing the model. Examples are provided and there is a decided focus on
pediatric nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Famhosp.wps
Usage and Violations of Antitrust Laws by Health
Care Organizations : A 14 page paper that discuses recent changes to antitrust
laws in regards to networked health organizations, and also the relaxed antitrust laws on
acquisitions and mergers in the industry. The paper introduces potential alternatives to
changes in the antitrust laws which may be advantageous to continued competition in the
industry, and suggests that alternatives to relaxing competition should be pursued.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Antit.wps
Hospital Mergers : This 10 page
paper looks at hospital mergers, primarily from the perspective of a nursing
administration unit. Problems of mergers and acquisitions are highlighted, particularly as
it pertains to the health care industry. Bibliography lists 9 sources Merghosp.wps
Equality in Health Care is Essential :
This 9 page paper examines the fact that all people, regardless of socio-economic status
have an equal right to quality health care. Bibliography lists seven sources. Eqhea.wps
Urban Poverty & Health Care :
10 pages in length. A contemplative look at the plight of urban poor and their lack of
quality health care. In this paper, the writer addresses various aspects that define the
problem: inadequate government aid; the trap of low-paying, unskilled, dead end jobs; and
how preventive, primary health care is the goal of the immediate future. Bibliography
lists 16 comprehensive sources. Urbnpovt.wps
Drug Price Control : An 11 page paper
that discusses the topic of drug price control as it relates to health care and health
maintenance organizations. This paper takes a specific look at the way HMOs impact drug
pricing. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Drugpric.wps
Vertical Integration in Health Care Systems
: A 12 page proposal for a study on the impacts of vertical integration on
administrations in health care systems. This proposal supports the thesis that effective
administrative processes, including management philosophies and information systems are
necessary for the cost effective use of vertical integration. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Verticali.wps
"Cafeteria" Benefits Menu /
Health Plans : A 12 page research paper on some of the choices of benefits
employers have made available to their employees over the last several years. The changes
have greatly reduced the employers’ costs of benefits, and employees enjoy the
ability to choose plans that will best suit their needs at any point in their lives,
whether they are young and single, married with small children or nearing retirement age.
The paper discusses traditional major medical insurance, the rise of the HMOs and the
reasons behind it, the new Medical Savings Accounts, and gives an example from a large
automotive afterservice business. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Cafplan.wps
Cafeteria Plans vs. Traditional Health Insurance
Plans : An 8 page analysis of traditional medical health plans and
cafeteria/flexible health plans. The writer provides employer and employee costs, and
makes a comparison of advantages and disadvantages for employers and employees under both
types of plans. The writer agrees with experts who maintain that the plans are most
effective when used in combination. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Helplan.wps
Hospital Mergers / Pros and Cons : A 6
page overview of the history of structural change within U.S. hospitals. An emphasis is
placed on the merging of smaller hospitals into large hospital systems and the pros and
cons of those mergers. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Hospmerg.wps
AIDS Policy and Health Care : A 7 page
paper that provides an overview of the issues related to determining policies regarding
HIV and AIDS status, and looks at the impacts on policies relating to attaining health
care coverage. bibliography lists 6 sources. Aidspoli.wps
Canadian Health Care / Womens’ Issues --
Today and Tomorrow : A 7 page research paper on the current status of the
universal health care program in Canada, as well as predictions on how well it will have
survived the first decades of the twenty-first century. Particular emphasis is laid on
women’s health funding, which now is threatened to some degree by budget cuts.
Bibliography lists six sources. Canadaw.wps
Women & Health Care : This 9
page paper addresses the issues surrounding women’s health with a focus on federal
funding. Issues include abortion, welfare and medical research as being gender related in
terms of decision making. Bibliography lists 11 sources. WmnHlth.wps
Cultural Aspects Of Women's Health Care :
A 5 page review and critique of an article of this same title. The article offers some
specific statistics regarding illnesses, mortality and morbidity in different cultures as
it affects women. Bibliography lists 1 source. Womnhlth.wps
Innovations in Public Health Education :
A 10 page research paper on new and innovative methods used to dispense health
information. The writer explores the new methods being used by health care professionals
to reach the public. Of particular relevance to this discussion are new educational
programs being used to curtail the spread of AIDS and other serious public health threats.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Publiche.wps
The National Committe for Quality
Assurance : A 5 page paper that describes the mission and application of the NCQA,
a non-profit organization that evalutates HMOs in the United States. This paper described
the NCQA's evaluative process, their accreditation procedures, funding sources and their
future endeavors. Ncqa.wps
Health Care and the Internet : A 5
page paper that looks at the importance of Internet services on health care. The paper
first looks at the way health care providers utilize the Internet and the special concerns
of this process. Then the author describes the way the Internet can be utilized by
individuals to promote self-care. Bibliography lists 5 sources. FREE outline included ! Mednet.wps
Pharmacy in the Year 2035 : An
interesting 5 page look at an American where medicine can be dispensed to anyone- whether
or not they have enough money to pay for it. Based on the assumption that Bill Clinton's
1996 health care initiative would have been passed, this paper examines what pharmacy
would be like in the year 2035. Pharmacists themselves will have a much greater wealth of
responsibilities including consultation services, more stringent educational requirements
(Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, etc;). Issues concerning pricing and the pharmaceutical
industry itself are examined as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pharmfut.wps
Pharmacy in the Year 2035 # 2 : In this
5 page essay, the writer feels that a future world in which Bill Clinton's health care
initiative had been passed would be with an institutionalized, old-fashioned multi-tier
system of health care. Prescriptions are more readily available in this fictitious version
of the year 2035 and the role of the pharmacist has inherently evolved from being just a
"providor" to that of a "public educator." Bibliography lists 5
sources. Pharmfu2.wps
Pharmacy in the Year 2035 # 3 : 6 pages
in length. An insightful look at what pharmacy and pharmaceutical care would be like in
the year 2035 if Bill Clinton's 1996 health care initiative had been passed. The writer
points optimistically to many positive changes including greater accessibility to
medicine, better cost control, and more.. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pharmfu3.wps
The Demise of the Community Hospital : A
15 page paper on the demise of community hospitals through mergers with larger systems.
The paper discusses this topics and also other options incorporated by smaller
institutions, including merging with other similar institutions and specializing in
specific fields. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Commhosp.wps
Strategic Planning For Hospitals : This
37 page research paper offers a comprehensive literature review concerning strategic
planning for hospitals. It then presents a strategic plan for a small community hospital,
an analysis of the plan as related to the literature and concludes with recommendations
for further research. 5 illustrations are presented, including Ansoff's steps and Porter's
five forces. Bibliography lists 25 sources. Planhosp.wps
Columbia / HCA Corporation -- The Marketing of
Healthcare : An 8 page paper focusing upon the marketing of managed health care,
with emphasis on the nation’s largest provider of such services, Columbia/HCA. The
company covers all the bases: they own hospitals, psychiatric treatment centers, pharmacy
benefits services and have a rapidly growing home health care service. While other such
managed health care companies operate with a regional focus, Columbia/HCA’s
geographic focus is that of the entire country. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Colhca.wps
Canadian Verses U.S. Health Care : A 15
page comparison of Canadian and United States Health Care. Emphasizes the trend in Canada
towards a two-tiered system which utilizes both public and private funding and compares
the dilemma of managed care in the United States. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Canushlt.wps
Generic Drugs vs. Non-Generic Drugs / Not
Getting What We Pay For : An 8 page paper that considers the issues surrounding
the use of less expensive generic drugs, and determines the issues related to this
pharmacological conflict. Bibliography included. Generics.wps
Socialized Medicine & AIDS : In
this 5 page paper the author discusses whether the government and general public should be
financially responsible for the health status of those with AIDS? That is the debate
surrounding the concept of socialized medicine to help AIDS patients obtain the
cost-prohibitive drugs they need to live. The writer looks at the debate from the
conservative angle, arguing that people who make poor decisions that ultimately affect
their health and welfare should be solely responsible for the consequences. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Aidsmed.wps
Assessing The Tax Exempt Status Of A
California Nonprofit Hospital : A 10 page position paper discussing both the
advisability and legality of challenging a California hospital’s exemption from state
and local property tax based on questions surrounding their nonprofit activities. Very
Rich Medical Center (VRMC) is exemplary in their use of operating funds. The center’s
success lies in sound management rather than in any abuse of their nonprofit status, and
the administration provides volunteer services to two other medical centers lacking
VRMC’s state-of-the-art equipment and superior management of cost issues. The paper
recommends preserving VRMC’s tax-exempt status as being the most cost effective for
the local government as well as for VRMC. Bibliography lists 4 sources. TaxExemp.wps
Gender Bias Against Women In Health Care
Delivery : This 5 page report discusses. The ways in which the modern medical
system in the United States treats women unfairly. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Womhdel.wps
Native Americans And Health Care :
A 5page discussion of the relevance of traditional Native American cultural dictates to
the effectiveness of health care professionals. Discusses the importance of recognizing
traditional cultural dictates and being both receptive to those dictates and willing to
modify ones approaches in consideration of them. Bibliography lists 6 sources. NAnurse.wps
Social
Security / History & Problems : A 11 page overview of the Social
Security Program. Provides a detailed view of the economic and social situation leading up
the program and a history of the developments over the past sixty years. Bibliography
lists 12 sources. PPsocsec.wps
Welfare / Past & Future :
A 5 page research paper on the social forces affecting welfare policy in the U.S., its
affects on women, children and minorities, and need for future advocacy by social workers
at the state and federal levels. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Welfpf.wps
Social Security / Wealth & Retirement
: A 20 page overview on U.S. wealth in terms of preparedness for retirement, and
how this affects the social security debate. The writer reviews the current situation for
the elderly, and compares this to expectations and reality for future generations. Also
covered is the success of Chile’s social security program and a discussion of whether
a similar privatization program will work for the U.S. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Cnretire.wps
Is The United States Social Security
System In Financial Trouble? : 5 pages in length. There is no guarantee that
American retirees will enter their twilight years with much financial support from the
United States Social Security system. Indeed, the failing program has been stricken with a
number of blows to its assets that have made it a significant concern for all citizens, no
matter if retirement is around the corner or still several decades away. The writer
discusses the inherent problems that plague the United States Social Security system.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. USSocSec.wps
Social Security / Benefits or Bust?
This is an 8 page paper that looks at the Social Security system; it's history, benefits
and problems. Many believe that there will not be funds available to continue providing
benefits beyond the first quarter of the next century. This paper looks at some of the
reasons this has come about and delineates strategies as posed by three major bills.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Ssben.wps
Understanding The Process Of Social Welfare
Programs : Social problems and solutions are discussed in this 10 page paper.
Problems such as crime, teen pregnancy and Aids are noted. The ongoing controversy
surrounding implementation of social welfare programs is also included. Bibliography lists
11 sources. Welfpap.wps
WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants & Children Analyzed : This 10 page research paper examines the
federally-established program known as WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Specifically
discussed is the agency's history, current available information on program eligibility
and benefits, its goal and program objectives, standards and criteria, services, and some
suggestions on how the WIC program could be more effective. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Wominfch.wps
A.F.D.C. & W.I.C. : 2 pages
reflecting upon an interview with a social worker who discusses AFDC and WIC programs
(welfare-related). Essay is complimented by a wealth of statistics. 4 sources listed in
bibliography. Afdcwic.wps
Will WIC Survive the Nineties ? :
A 6 page paper discussing the Women’s, Infants, and Children’s
supplemental food program. Beginning with its history, it describes how the program works,
who is eligible, and discusses the various problems the government has had paying for it.
Bibliography lists seven sources. Wic.wps
Alfred Kadushin’s Child Welfare Services
: The necessity for effective child welfare systems requires a knowledge of the
categorization of child welfare problems, and the acknowledgment of the role of social
workers in providing services. This 6 page paper provides a brief overview of the Chapters
1 and 2 of Kadushin’s book as an effective starting point for understanding child
welfare services. No additional sources cited. chilfare.wps
The Federal Government and Welfare / Changing
Views : 3 pages in length. A brief look at how views on welfare have changed
during the late twentieth century. The writer focuses on recent Presidential
administrations and is particularly concerned with the revolutionary value of Bill
Clinton's views on welfare. Important legislation such as the Family Support Act of 1988
and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1994 -- is
included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Welfares.wps
Welfare & American Society : This 7
page paper discusses the significance & purpose of welfare in society. Specific issues
concerning such relevant items as The Family Support Act are brought up to illustrate
points argued about the possible costs of welfare reform. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Welfadm.wps
A Look at Welfare Reform : This
is an 11 page paper that examines the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996 on a national level and the New Jersey Welfare Reform Act of
1992. These acts of legislation limit the time an individual may receive assistance and
impose regulations that require participation in job seeking activities. A proposal for a
program to assist individuals on transportation issues is presented. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Refwelf.wps
Welfare Reform : This 10 page
paper focuses on The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of
1996 in a discussion on welfare reform. The problem of having too many people looking for
jobs in the future is addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Actwelf.wps
Welfare to Work Programs This 8 page
paper examines welfare to work programs inclusive of a mock case study. The feasibility of
implementing such a program based upon a cost benefit analysis is the primary focus of the
paper. Paper looks at tangible benefits over a five year period of time. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. Welwork.wps
1996 Personal Responsibility & Work
Opportunity Act : 6 pages in length. New Jersey's black Democratic Senator Wayne
Bryant was instrumental in implementing the family cap legislation that removed a woman's
ability to receive welfare benefits for her illegitimate children. It has been called
groundbreaking in the way in which it attacked what lawmakers labeled a significant source
of poverty within the eastern state. According to Bryant, the primary focus of the reform
was to reestablish family values. The writer discusses the welfare reform law as it
relates to New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Welfarnj.wps
Welfare Reform In New Jersey As It Relates To
The Homeless : 8 pages in length. Whether or not welfare reform has been
beneficial to the state of New Jersey is not a question that can be answered with a simple
yes or no. There are a number of variables that must be taken into consideration before an
accurate assessment of such impact can be made. One positive aspect of welfare reform,
also called the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996, has been that it
has set a precedent for encouraging otherwise nonproductive members of society to become
more instrumental in their own well-being. The writer discusses New Jersey welfare reform
as it relates to the homeless. Bibliography lists 7 sources. WelfrNJ2.wps
Homelessness : This 11 page paper
looks at the homeless problem in America in the nineties. The McKinney Act is seen as
being ineffective. Other solutions are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Homemc.wps
Problem of Homelessness / Review of Literature
: A 10 page research paper that gives an overall look at the homeless situation
summarizing the current research, theories, and knowledge regarding this social problem.
The writer demonstrates that society is still not any where close to finding a solution to
the problem of homelessness and that current welfare reform legislation will, in all
likelihood, exacerbate this problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Homeles2.wps
Welfare Mothers : Economic issues
involving welfare mothers are discussed in this 9 page paper. Myths of welfare mothers are
exposed but arguments on both sides of this controversial issue are explored. Conclusions
show that allowing parents to raise their own children is most practical; this view is
supported by Economist John Galbraith as well as the author of The Decent Society, Avishai
Margalit. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Welfmyth.wps
John Kenneth Galbraith’s "The Culture
of Contentment" : This 10 page paper discusses Galbraith’s 1992
work describing the state of American affairs after the course of the what he sees as the
self-serving economic comfort achieved by the fortunate and politically dominant community
during the 1980s. The paper argues against Galbraith’s assertion that
the success of the U.S. political system requires that the American "underclass"
be denied a voice in government. No additional sources cited. Galbrait.wps
The Underclass in America : This
8 page paper explores the underclass, particularly in American society. The term is
defined and concepts pertinent to capitalism are explored. John Kenneth Galbraith’s The
Culture of Contentment is a basis for much of the discussion. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Underam.wps
Social Class and the Economy :
This 4 page paper explores the relationship between social class and the economy. The
subject is broached in a variety of ways including how the various classes affect the
economy. No sources used. SocClas.wps
Welfare & The Single Mother : 5
pages in length. A thorough analysis of benefits provided to single mothers on welfare and
the controversy surrounding relevant issues. The writer is particularly concerned with
whether or not research suggests that welfare mothers are "lazy" and do not try
hard enough to find work. It is argued that welfare is indeed a necessary economic evil
for this class of citizen and specific theories and presented to support this point. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Welfarrv.wps
Welfare, Work & Single Mothers Suffering
From Poverty : 5 page review of an article from the American Journal of Sociology
examining the relationship between work and welfare in poor, female-headed families,
--tracing the process single mothers follow to get off of welfare. Various social and
economic issues are explored and it is ultimately concluded that background
characteristics actually have very little direct influence in determining the route of
exit from welfare. Full citation for the article is provided. Welfcrit.wps
Welfare, Single Mothers, & Social Workers
: In this 14 page research paper, the writer addresses the failure of social workers
to resolve the problem of single mothers on welfare. The paper defines exactly who the
individual so-called welfare mother is, what are her singular and particularly unique
issues, and how the welfare mother attitudinally perceives `work’ and what kinds of
skills, background, education and other familial concerns the mother has that can either
preclude going into mainstream society as a `worker’ of not. Report contains an
extensive review of the literature, original methodology, study, tables, charts,etc;
Bibliography lists 10+ sources Welfmom.wps
Single Mother's & The History Of Welfare --
Pitied But Not Entitled : A 15 page review of Linda Gordon's book in which the
writer analyzes how reformers view poor single mothers and welfare. Three of its chapters
are about the views of the white women's social welfare network, the black women's social
welfare network (excluded from the white women's groups mostly by raw segregation), and
the white male social insurance reformer network. Gordon argues that contemporary welfare
programs for single mothers were shaped by the ideas and the decisions that went into
state aid programs created between 1910 and 1920, programs that were variously called
mothers' pensions, widows' pensions and mothers' aid. Various sociopolitical points and
arguments presented by Gordon are analytically presented. No other sources cited. Wlefbook.wps
Welfare and Low-Wage Work : An 8 page
paper based on Edin and Lein’s Making Ends Meet: How Single Mothers Survive
Welfare and Low-Wage Work, discussing some of the survival strategies of single
mothers unable to support themselves and their children fully through either welfare
programs or low-wage work. Full time low-wage employment appears to yield higher income
than full dependence on welfare, but the net result of employment for single mothers is
that after daycare expenses and the added expenses of working, the family’s net
income often is less than if the mother relied only on welfare to support herself and her
children. Welfare recipients themselves often are forced to seek other, unreported, income
in order to support their families Bibliography lists 1 source. Welflow.wps
Welfare Reform : A 5 page paper that
studies the impact of welfare reform on single mother's collecting Aid for Families
with Dependent Children (AFDC). This paper focuses on the inherent
problems within the AFDC system that related directly to women's un-wed status, along with
current misconceptions regarding participant status, education and ability to transition
from the program into work. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Womewelf.wps
Welfare Reform & Politics: A 9 page
research paper in which the writer describes proposals for welfare reform made by Clinton,
Moynihan, and others. Of particular concern is whether or not such reform will help and
also whether or not they are actually necessary. The writer evaluates whether or not
single mothers on welfare are currently motivated to seek work and whether they deserve
the continued support of welfare programs. Social issues and political viewpoints on
welfare reform are examined in considerable detail. Bibliography lists approximately 10
sources. Welfpoli.wps
Family Support Act Of 1988 / Reform 1996 :
An 8 page research paper that looks at the intricate details of the two "Acts."
Because of space, the paper discusses in detail only those issues that have to do with
work and retraining, or "family issues" such as child support and teen
education, although there are a number of other issues related to the 1996 Act (these are
referenced). Bibliography lists 9 sources. Famsuact.wps
Welfare Systems / The Transfer of Payments :
A 6 page essay on Welfare States and services offered under our own system including
Medicare, social security, unemployment, etc; Comparisons are made between the U.S. and
other countries. No Bibliography. Polfinal.wps
Welfare -- Yesterday & Today : A 10
page research paper discussing the history of welfare programs in the United States and
how their original purposes have changed drastically in modern times as so many new
"costs" became involved. Welfare's criticisms are explained in great detail and
a number of useful statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Welfare.wps
Welfare / Necessary for Our Children : A
4 page paper in which the writer examines myths created by welfare opponents and argues
about the necessity of welfare programs in guaranteeing the health and well being of many
of the nations children. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Welf.wps
Social Welfare / A Philosophical Perspective
: A 7 page paper that considers the philosophical question of societal and
individual moral determinations of the welfare system. This paper demonstrates that the
current welfare system is based on the moral and ethical choices of society and of the
individual, and considers Kant's perspectives on moral obligations in its development.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Socialw.wps
The Social Security Act Of 1935 / Impact On The
Nursing Home Industry : This 12 page research paper defines the Social Security
Act of 1935 and places particular emphasis upon its relationship to the modern-day nursing
home industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Socnurse.rtf
Social Security : Three questions
are addressed in this 5 page paper about the state of the social security system in the
late 1990’s. Discussed are whether or not a person should feel entitled to benefits,
whether or not the benefits will be there when a young person reaches retirement age as
well as the debate surrounding privatization. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Socsec2.wps
Social Security In The United States -- Has It A
Future? : A 16 page paper discussing whether the Social Security Program in the
United States needs reform, some of the significant issues, and possible solutions. It is
argued that the most reasonable course of action would be to continue to collect FICA
taxes as we always have, and for the government to invest at least a percentage of those
funds in the private sector. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Socsec.wps
Social Security In The United States / An
Overview : This 10 page paper looks at the Social Security system in-depth, the
current dilemma it faces as "baby boomers" age, as well as possible solutions.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Ss.wps
Social Security / In Need Of An "Overhaul"
: This 6 page article review provides a comprehensive overview of Social Security in
the United States. An argument is made that Social Security is in need of "an
overhaul"-- as the current system definitely requires some reallocation of funds. The
original purpose of Social Security is defined and specific issues unique to today's
society are discussed. Bibliography lists the 1 article as a primary source. Socalsec.wps
The Social Security Controversy : A 6
page paper discussing the U.S. Social Security administration and presented as a
"policy report" being presented for use by a "congressional policy
maker." Background, political ideology, developments and challenges, as well as
recommendations for the future of Social Security are discussed. Bibliography lists 10
sources. SSIC.doc
Solutions To Poverty : A 5 page paper
discussing various solutions to poverty conditions that exist in this country today. Some
of the solutions include the elimination of the welfare system, community involvement,
which includes the participation of businesses and corporations, as well as family
commitment and lower regulations in regards to adoption for unwed mothers who give birth.
There are many possible options available to help eliminate poverty. Perhaps one of the
most important issues, however, may be to educate people about the fallacies of poverty.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Povesolu.wps
UK Inner City And Its Relationship To Public
Policy : 12 pages in length. Inner-city life is no picnic for those who have to
endure its ravages. Typically the area of society where a significantly dense population
resides, this centralized section of the city is home to considerably more ills than
anywhere else. It is often the oldest, poorest and most overly populated, which
establishes it as a haven for crime, violence and poverty. The inner cities of the UK are
no different than the inner cities anywhere else around the world in that they reflect
upon society's lesser privileged. In spite of the fact that many inner city residents are
fine, upstanding citizens, they are caught in an endless cycle of economic depression that
prevents them from escaping. And so this cycle continues to perpetuate itself to the point
that the squalor, crime and broken down living conditions represent a larger segment of
society than the surrounding communities dare to admit. The writer discusses how the UK's
inner cities influence public policy. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Tlcukinn.wps
Baby Boomers & Their Retirement Years : This
17 page report discusses the "baby boom" generation (Americans born between 1946
and 1964) in terms of their retirement plans, options, and likely economic realities. This
report examines general issues related to retirement and baby boomers but focuses on the
issues confronting women of the baby boom generation as they move toward their retirement
years. A hypothetical survey and its methodology and findings are also discussed in
relationship to the topic. Bibliography lists 13 sources. BWretire.wps
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