Explain the necessary reimbursement changes that would be required to transition to national health insurance in the United States.

Create an 8-12-slide PowerPoint that presents a potential pathway and plan to implement a national health insurance program in the United States.

As you explore the physician services market and the hospital market, you will have an opportunity to explore concepts such as supplier-induced demand and cost shifting. The efficiency of physician and hospital services will be explored, as well as price competition of both physicians and hospitals. Since the price that a hospital or physician charges for services is rarely paid, you will have the opportunity to think about the relevance of price and why we even have prices today.

National health insurance is a highly debated topic in the United States. This assessment focus on creating an outline for a plausible national health insurance program, which will bring into consideration a number of factors, such as financing structure of national health insurance, and think about the advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, employee mandates, and refundable tax credits. You will have an opportunity to look at our neighbor, Canada, and compare the Canadian health system to that of the United States. What are some of the benefits of the Canadian health care system and do those benefits outweigh the costs, such as longer wait times? As you finalize your assessment you will pick a side—for or against—national health insurance.

Demonstration of Proficiency

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

· Competency 1: Analyze historical perspectives and current trends in the health care industry.

. Explain how legislation has supported or failed to support national health insurance in the United States.

· Competency 2: Assess the United States health care system from an economic perspective.

. Analyze the implications of national health insurance on access, utilization, technological advancements, cost, and growth in the United States.

· Competency 3: Analyze the evolving economic reimbursement trends, methods, and technology.

. Explain the necessary reimbursement changes that would be required to transition to national health insurance in the United States.

· Competency 4: Analyze how economic and stakeholder influences affect operational planning and decision making.

. Explain the necessary operational changes that would be required to transition to national health insurance in the United States.

· Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.

. Write following APA style for in-text citation, quotes, and references.

. Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

locate and summarize local interest stories or articles from the newspaper (or other local publications) that demonstrate how community or public health impact our daily lives.

DISCUSSION 1

Community and Public Health impact almost every aspect of your life. In this discussion, you will locate and summarize local interest stories or articles from the newspaper (or other local publications) that demonstrate how community or public health impact our daily lives.

GUIDELINES

Browse your local newspaper or other local publications for articles that focus on public health issues at the local, state, and/or national level. For example, reports or articles that discuss a train collision, an earthquake in California, the dedication of a new park in your neighborhood, an outbreak of the flu in Texas, low-cost child immunization clinics, or a free traveling mammogram program for low-income women are all examples of public or community health issues.

· Locate two examples of community or public health issues from a local publication, magazine, or newspaper. The examples you select should focus on completely different topics – for example, select one article that discusses a new park and another article that focuses on plans for a new coal-fired power plant.

· Write a one paragraph summary of each article. Include a proper reference to the source of the article.

· Include an additional paragraph that explains why you consider these articles to be public or community health.

· Your original post should consist of complete sentences and include three paragraphs.

Analyze to what extent you think that the New Deal effectively ended the Great Depression and restored the economy.

Week 6 Discussion 1: The New Deal

· Textbook: Chapter 24 (Section 24.4), 25, 26

Initial Post Instructions:

For the initial post,  pick two (2) of the following (any program and/or act of the New Deal):

Reflecting over the weekly reading and lesson video  The New Deal Coalition (also linked in the Required Resources), address the following for your selections:

· Consider workers, immigrants, and African Americans. Explain how minorities were represented by the New Deal.

· Analyze to what extent you think that the New Deal effectively ended the Great Depression and restored the economy.

how does fair trade support the philosophy and practices of conscious capitalism?

Using the resources describing conscious capitalism and fair trade, how does fair trade support the philosophy and practices of conscious capitalism? What are the challenges to implementation of fair trade in the developing world?

Identify and describe the major challenges facing African Americans who remained in the South.

The following terms  listed below discuss their significance, making reference, when possible, to the textbook, lectures, and primary readings and internet. Each answer should be a short paragraph of 5-6 sentences.

1. Kansas-Nebraska Act

2.  Booker T. Washington

3. Missouri Compromise of 1820 Reconstruction

4. The Enforcement Acts

5. Jim Crow Laws

II.  Respond to the following question below in 3-4 paragraphs making sure to use key historical terms and information from primary sources, books and internet resources.  Make sure to open with a thesis and end with a conclusion.
Identify and describe the major challenges facing African Americans who remained in the South.

Develop a brand presentation of 7-10 slides for a new pet food product (or new product or line extension at your employer or future employer)

• Develop a brand presentation of 7-10 slides for a new pet food product (or new product or line extension at your employer or future employer), using the speaker’s notes sections of each slide to expand your talking points.
  Introduction
  Branding is a means of differentiating a product from its competitors. Branding is an important aspect of marketing because it provides a distinctive identity to a product or family of products that sets it apart from competitors. This assessment introduces the concept of brands and discusses the various ways marketers position their products within the brand structure. By the end of the assessment, you may look at branding and products a bit differently than you do right now!
  Introduction
  Completion of this portfolio work project will help you understand the key components of a brand presentation.
  Scenario
  The Vice President of Marketing at MSH Brands (or at your employer or future employer company) was impressed with your marketing plan submitted in Assessment 1. They have now asked you to develop a brand presentation based on this work.
  Your Role
  You are a Brand Manager at MSH Brands (or at your employer or future employer company). You are being asked to develop a brand presentation for a new pet food product (or new product or line extension at your employer or future employer.)
  Requirements
  You are to develop a brand presentation including the following elements based on your research, building on your work submitted in Assessment 1. Develop a PowerPoint presentation of 7–10 slides that synthesize the work, using the speaker’s notes sections of each slide to expand your talking points. Be sure your presentation includes:
  • What is the brand name for the product? What role does the new product play in the brand portfolio?
  • Who is the target market?
  • What will be the new product’s objectives (create greater customer loyalty, increase trials, expand usage among current users, support trade relations)?
  • What will be the new product position? How will it complement the objectives?
  • What will be the new product competitive pricing strategy? How will it complement the objectives?
  • How will this be reflected in the packaging? How will it complement the objectives?
  • How will this be reflected in the promotion? How will it complement the objectives?
  • How will this be reflected in the placement? How will it complement the objectives?
  • Deliverable Format
  • PowerPoint presentation. Use Guidelines for Effective PowerPoint Presentations [PPTX] as a resource.
  • 7–10 slides (in addition to the title and references slides).
  • Include additional details on each slide in the speaker’s notes section.
  • Additional requirements:
    • Title slide.
    • References slide.
    • APA-formatted references from at least five sources.
    • Be sure you consider the audience.
  • Evaluation
    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:
  • Competency 1: Apply marketing theories and models to develop marketing strategies.
    • Articulate the context of the business (product name, role in brand, target segment).
  • Competency 2: Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies and methods.
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies (product objectives and positioning).
  • Competency 3: Use data to support evidence-based marketing decisions.
    • Evaluate the marketing mix (pricing, packaging, promotion, and placement) for a product.
  • Competency 5: Communicate marketing needs, opportunities, and strategies with multiple stakeholders.
    • Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a business professional.
  • ePortfolio
    This portfolio work project demonstrates your competency in applying knowledge and skills required of a MBA learner in the workplace. Save this activity to your ePortfolio for future reference in the workplace.

Analyze if the use of atomic (nuclear) weapons to defeat enemies in war is a setback for democracy (President Truman’s decision to drop the atom bomb on Japan).

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook: Chapter 27

· Lesson

· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions For the initial post,  consider three (3) of the following events:

· Treaty of Versailles

· Rise of fascism, militarism and imperialism

· Failure of the League of Nations

· Hitler and the Nazi Party

· The Lend Lease Act

· Japanese expansion and the bombing of Pearl Harbor

Based on your three selections,  choose two (2) of the following and craft a response for your selections:

· Assess if the United States foreign policy during the 1930s helped to promote World War II. Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II? If so, how? If not, why not?

· Explain if the United States, despite neutrality, aided the Allies against the Axis powers.

· Analyze if the use of atomic (nuclear) weapons to defeat enemies in war is a setback for democracy (President Truman’s decision to drop the atom bomb on Japan).

What defines the boundaries? Roads, water, railroads. Is the area known for a particular name? What area is this community located in?

What aspects of the theories resonate or make more sense to your personal style of counseling?

Discussion: Examining Psychoanalytic and Bowenian Theories

Consider the theories you explored this week. Do either really stand out or resonate with you? Does one seem to make more sense to your personal style of counseling? For this Discussion, you will review psychoanalytic and Bowenian theories presented this week and you will consider the questions posed above.

As you respond to the above questions, you do not need to have a theory of choice at this point. However, recognizing the distinct differences in each theoretical approach will be critical to your professional practice.

To Prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources related to psychoanalytic and Bowenian theories.

By Day 3

Post the following:

What are your thoughts concerning the theories presented this week? What aspects of the theories resonate or make more sense to your personal style of counseling? What aspects or concepts within these theories do you think would be a challenge for you, and why?

Apply titles to each of the theories covered.

Identify the major and minor tasks, illustrating dependency relationships between activities.

Week 1 Activity – Introduction to Project Management Tools

Overview

The purpose of this activity is to expose you to the Microsoft Project tool for the purpose of developing a project plan and Gantt chart for a hypothetical 30-day hobby project of your choice. Examples include building a deck, painting the garage, or planting a vegetable garden. Completing this activity will help to jump-start your successful completion of the project deliverables throughout the course.This activity consists of two parts:Part 1: Project Introduction or Project Plan
You will outline the project specifics, such as its key objectives, scope, functional requirements, technical requirements, and key components.Part 2: Gantt Chart
You will use Microsoft Project to create a Gantt chart for your hobby project. Download Microsoft Project to your computer if you don’t already have it installed and familiarize yourself with its features.

• Note: Microsoft Project is available at no cost to Strayer University students. For more information, refer to the left-hand menu option titled “Microsoft Azure for Education.” This information is also available via iCampus.
• You are to create or assume all necessary assumptions to successfully complete this activity.
• You must submit both parts as separate files to the assignment area. Label each file name according to the appropriate part.

Instructions

Part 1: Project Introduction or Project PlanWrite a 3–5 page document in which you:

1. Document the hobby project’s key objectives and scope.
2. Develop the hobby project’s functional and technical requirements.
3. Design the hobby project’s components, including size, shape, and quality.
4. Implement the project according to the chosen design and components.

Part 2: Gantt ChartUse Microsoft Project to create a Gantt chart in which you:

1. Identify the major and minor tasks, illustrating dependency relationships between activities.

Formatting

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Note the following:

• The preferred method is for the project plan portion of your activity to be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
• Include a cover page containing the assignment title, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• You are not required to include a source list page for this introductory activity. You will, however, be responsible for citing sources and including a source list page for all of the assigned course project deliverables.