Analyze legislative processes and partisan politics in health policymaking.

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ANALYZE LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES AND PARTISAN POLITICS IN HEALTH POLICYMAKING.

Saint Leo University

Graduate Business Studies

 

HCM590

Health Policy, Politics, and Reform

 

 

Course Description:

This course explores and analyzes health policy, legislative process, and health reform in the United States. Specifically, the course (a) examines key issues in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and other major areas of health policy such as Medicare, Medicaid, dual eligibles, disparities, medical liability, and international comparisons, (b) assesses legislative processes and partisan politics, (c) evaluates emerging and evolving organizational structures and payment reform approaches, (d) critiques current policy and proposed reforms, and (e) prepares students to advocate for health reform and needed change.

 

Prerequisite: 

HCM520, HCM530, HCM540, HCM550

Textbook: 

Weissert, W. G. & Weissert, C. S. (2012). Governing health: The politics of health policy(4th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN-13: 978-1-4214-0621-3

 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze legislative processes and partisan politics in health policymaking.
  2. Summarize and explain provisions and implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and other key areas of the health policy landscape.
  3. Evaluate options in the design of new organizational structures and payment reform approaches.
  4. Critique current policy and proposed reforms.
  5. Advocate for health reform and needed change.
  6. Apply the Saint Leo University core values of community, responsible stewardship, and integrity.

 

Core Value:

Community: Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.

 

Responsible Stewardship: Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources to university and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill Saint Leo University’s mission and goals.

 

Integrity: The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.

Theories of International Development and the NWICO

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DESCRIBE THE TWO MODELS, IN YOUR OWN WORDS. AS YOU DO SO, REFLECT ON HOW AND WHY BOTH REVEAL TO US CERTAIN IDEAS AND FEATURES RELATING TO THE NATURE OF “MODERNITY,” A CONCEPT DISCUSSED IN THE LECTURE.

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Themes: Theories of International Development and the NWICO

General information relating to the exam

 

 

These are the exam questions for the section of the course relating to weeks 1 through 5 or October 6 through November 5. This is the international communication section of the IICS515 course.

These papers are intentionally short, and intended to allow you to build your comprehension of the course material so as to support you in your preparations for the research paper. They also provide the instructors with an opportunity to return grades and constructive advice to you at regular intervals during the IICS515 course.

 

 

 

Choose 2 (two) of the following 6 (six) questions. Your answers should be approximately 3 (three) pages long and no more than 1000 words in length. You are asked to choose 1 question from the October 15, 20 and 22 lectures and readings, and 1 question from the October 27, 29 and November 3 lectures and readings. That means you are asked to submit 1 assignment by Sunday October 26 and 1 assignment by Sunday November 9. Please submit the assignments to the appropriate dropbox on the Moodle site.

 

 

 

There are 2 (two) 1000-word assignments in this half of the IICS515 course. There will be another 2 (two) 3-page assignments in the second intercultural communication half of the course.

 

For each question, I have listed the date of the lecture, the relevant themes discussed that day, and the assigned readings that day. Please concentrate on the readings and themes indicated for each question.

 

Please use APA when quoting from a source, and when summarizing and paraphrasing from a source. If you are unsure of your knowledge of APA, please use the Research Idol presentation and podcast. Some basic information relating to APA as it pertains to our assignment is offered below.

 

 

 

Microsoft Word format papers are preferred, if possible.  There is no need for a title page. And last, please put your name on your paper.

 

Suggestions for writing an excellent paper:

 

Here are some suggestions for writing papers of quality.

 

 

 

  1. These are short papers. As such, it is recommended that you only address those concepts and points from the readings and lectures that you believe most important. Practice economy in your writing, and be efficient in the concepts and points you select. Don’t feel you need to address everything in a given lecture or reading. Rather, address only what you feel is most important.

 

 

 

  1. If you quote from the sources, do so sparingly and rarely. I am interested in your comprehension of the readings and lectures. Quoting does not really demonstrate your understanding of the material.

 

 

 

  1. Your opinions are welcome in the papers. I want to hear what you think, rather than have you merely cite from the sources and the lectures. But allow your thoughts to be informed and shaped by the readings. The best papers are those that offer evidence of your own intellectual growth, and that are written in such a way as to display your intellectual honesty.

 

 

 

  1. A very good way to demonstrate your knowledge of a concept is to define it in your own words.

 

  1. We will have a review in class before the first and the second assignments are due. Take advantage of those reviews to ask questions and get answers.

How to cite using APA:

 

The APA citation method is the style of citation used in communication studies. APA stands for the American Psychological Association; this method is used in a number of other social sciences, including psychology. There is a discussion of APA in the Research Idol Powerpoint and podcast.

ROLE OF LEARNING IN DRUG TOLERANCE

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ROLE OF LEARNING IN DRUG TOLERANCE

Ph m4 a2

Evaluation of a Weight Loss Program

Many Americans believe that they are overweight, by a few pounds to a few hundred pounds. Because of this, weight loss systems are big business. For this assignment, you are to select a weight loss system and evaluate it in terms of the information about the physiology of ingestive behavior covered this module.

  • Find a website, a brochure, a popular article, or an advertisement about weight control that proposes a mechanism for loss of excess weight.
  • Document the key proposals in terms of the main claims for success of the program (e.g., restriction of fat and small portions).
  • Describe the reasons provided for the effectiveness of the program (e.g., a full stomach reduces hunger).
  • Discuss the physiological components involved in the weight loss program. Clearly express an understanding of the physiology of the process of hunger, satiation, eating, and drinking as relevant for the weight loss method being described (e.g., long periods between meals would be likely to reduce blood sugar levels).
  • Present a critique of the materials based on the module information on eating and weight regulation.
  • Evaluate the proposal and suggest whether you would try this weight loss system or recommend it to someone else. Explain why or why not.

For references use the course text book and Scholarly sources are preferred  and  use reputable web sources, look for .gov or .edu sites as opposed to .com sites.

Your paper should be double-spaced, in 12 point Times New Roman font, and with normal 1-inch margins; written in APA style; and free of typographical and grammatical errors. It should include a title page and a reference page. The body of the paper should be between 3 and 4 pages.

explain how you would make a differential diagnosis between schizophrenia and autism

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  1. Part 2: Next, take one of the differential diagnoses listed in Part 1, and explain how you would make a differential diagnosis between your primary diagnosis and that particular differential diagnosis. Next, apply it to Randall’s case.  In other words you are going to explain why Randall has the primary diagnosis that you gave him and not the common differential diagnosis. For example, if you gave Randall the primary diagnosis of schizophrenia (he doesn’t have schizophrenia), you would need to list autism as a common differential diagnosis, and then explain how you would make a differential diagnosis between schizophrenia and autism. What key characteristic do you look for to indicate that Randall has schizophrenia and not autism?  If there is additional information that you would like to have to help you make a differential diagnosis, you may discuss this here.

 

  1. Part 3: Take one of the common co-morbid conditions listed in part 1, and discuss whether or not Randall also has this common co-morbid condition in addition to his primary diagnosis. Explain why you think he also has this additional diagnosis by listing the specific symptoms that Randall displays or explain why he does not have this additional diagnosis by discussing what symptoms he does not display.  If there is additional information that you would like to have to be able to say that he has another diagnosis, you may discuss this here.  (10 points)

 

  1. Based on the known causes of the particular primary diagnosis you gave Randall, speculate about the cause(s) of his diagnosis. You don’t have enough information to definitively know what caused the problem. Consider the most common cause of the disorder.  It would be appropriate to address two or three causes; one that applies specifically to Randall’s situation and one based on the most common cause of the disorder. You want to explain these causes from a technical perspective. Use information from the textbook to explain why this causes the disorder that Randall has or provide data that supports that this is a true cause of the disorder. Hint: You absolutely need to cite information from the text or another source in this section. (10 points)

 

  1. Based on the known treatments for Randall’s primary diagnosis, what treatment(s) can you recommend for him and his family? How is this type of treatment conducted? Be very specific about the name of the treatment and what is done in the treatment. Generic statements like, “Randall should seek therapy,” are inappropriate. What type of therapy would you recommend? How is this type of therapy conducted? Be careful not to give a laundry list of all the possible treatments.  Pick the best treatment for Randall, and explain this treatment in detail. (10 points)

Discuss differential diagnoses and co-morbid conditions that exist with your primary diagnosis by answering

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WHAT IS THE PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS FOR RANDALL (BE SURE TO SPECIFY THE MAJOR DIAGNOSIS AND TYPE IF NECESSARY)?

Exercise: Case Study of Randall

You are a clinical psychologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems among children.  A colleague has sent you information regarding Randall Ellis (see below) in hopes that you will provide a second opinion as to the correct diagnosis for Randall.  Read the case study, make a diagnosis, and then answer the following questions in a report to be written to his family.    Be careful to fully explain concepts such that someone outside of the area of abnormal child psychology would understand. (DO NOT assume that you are writing this paper to me.)

  1. What is the primary diagnosis for Randall (be sure to specify the major diagnosis and type if necessary)? Using the criteria in the DSM-IV-TR specifically describe why Randall’s symptoms fit this particular diagnosis. Give specific examples of the symptoms he manifests. Do not just list the symptoms of the disorder according to the DSM. Instead tell the reader (the parent) how Randall’s characteristics specifically fit the criteria listed in the DSM.  It may help to use direct quotes from the case study.  You must get the diagnosis EXACTLY correct. There is enough information given so that you can make the exact diagnosis. (3 points will be deducted for the wrong diagnosis, if the given diagnosis is close.  5 points will be deducted for an entirely incorrect diagnosis. The remainder of the paper will be based on the diagnosis you gave, and not the correct diagnosis such that you can still make a B even though you gave an incorrect diagnosis.)  In order to help you arrive at the correct diagnosis, try doing this. First list all of the possible diagnosis that you think Randall has, then rule out each diagnosis until you are left with only one. Once you reach this one diagnosis, confirm it with specific examples from the case study. (10 points)

 

  1. With most diagnoses there are differential diagnoses and co-morbid conditions that you need to consider. Discuss differential diagnoses and co-morbid conditions that exist with your primary diagnosis by answering Parts 1, 2, and 3.
  2. Part 1: For your primary diagnosis that you gave in question #1, list the common differential diagnoses and co-morbid conditions.

Discuss the reasons why 8-10 years of age is an appropriate age for parents and educators to begin seriously explaining the nature of sex and sexuality.

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ANALYZE AND UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A WEBSITE AND A PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLE. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PAPER

SOP 2772 Psychology of Sexual Behavior Research Proposal Instructions 

PURPOSE: 

The primary purpose of this Term Paper Research Proposal is to build upon the content covered in class to design a sex education program for 8-10 year olds. A second purpose is to introduce you to the process of scholarly research. All papers will have to be uploaded to Turnitin.com.

Follow the Instructions in the Assignment Dropbox link. Papers are due November 25. Late papers will be treated in accordance with the late policy detailed on the syllabus.

STRUCTURE: 

Using the content covered in each week of the course, students will research outside sources related to developing the goals and creating the content of a sex education program that would be feasible to present to 8-10 year olds.

The proposal will identify and describe the most essential elements of a sex education program for that age group.

The proposal allows students to apply and analyze the knowledge learned from the textbook and lectures to a real life event.

Students will identify the elements of the program and will research them using outside sources including websites and library databases. Using outside resources, students will use research skills and begin to critically analyze the differences in diverse resources.

OBJECTIVES: 

Upon completion of this assignment, students should be able to do the following:

1. Articulate the most essential elements that a sex education program for 8-10 year olds would contain.

2. Discuss the reasons why 8-10 years of age is an appropriate age for parents and educators to begin seriously explaining the nature of sex and sexuality.

3. Analyze and understand the differences between a website and a peer-reviewed journal article.

4. Conduct basic literature searches for peer reviewed articles using the online library databases.

5. Effectively search Google or the Internet for sex education programs.

6. Cite source material in the body of the paper according to APA guidelines.

7. Construct an APA style reference list.

PAPER REQUIREMENTS 

_ Research proposal should be submitted using Microsoft Word. The margins should be no more than 1 inch. The font should be Times New Roman and no larger than size 12.

_ Paper should be no more than 1000 words in length.

_ Paper should be double-space for a total of approximately 5 pages, not including your reference page (see below).

_ Paper must include a reference page formatted according to the APA guidelines.

_ In text citations must adhere to APA requirements

_ Paper does not need a cover sheet, nor headers on each page

_ Paper must be paginated

What? (What did I learn from the article as it relates to this class? What is new, interesting, challenging?)

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WHAT? (WHAT DID I LEARN FROM THE ARTICLE AS IT RELATES TO THIS CLASS? WHAT IS NEW, INTERESTING, CHALLENGING?)

Submit a 2 to 3 page analysis paper (APA format – Times New Roman font style; 12 font size; double-spaced; 1” margins). Select an article that is current and comes from valid sources – articles located in your textbook or research journals (do not rely on internet searches only). The paper must demonstrate an understanding of an aspect research/academic psychology (traditional areas include: cognitive psych, physiological psych, social psych…but other areas will be permitted in this assignment).

 

When writing the papers, DO NOT rewrite the article! Format the paper to reflect on:

What? (What did I learn from the article as it relates to this class? What is new, interesting, challenging?)

So what? (What difference does this make? How is it relevant to me? How could this be relevant to my current body of knowledge about psychology or career path?)

Now what? (In the future, what might I say, think, read or do differently? How am I able to apply the concepts that I read about?)

Identification of an established needs assessment tool to be used as enrollment criteria for potential service users.

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IDENTIFICATION OF AN ESTABLISHED NEEDS ASSESSMENT TOOL TO BE USED AS ENROLLMENT CRITERIA FOR POTENTIAL SERVICE USERS.

The final paper must be double-spaced, meet specified page length (12-15 pages), and be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

Must include an APA style cover page.

Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.

Must include a reference page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

The 12-15 page paper develops a model of an effective agency and includes the following:

a. Your mission statement.

b. A description of the skills, interventions, functions, and duties of the professionals in your agency.

c. Identification of an established needs assessment tool to be used as enrollment criteria for potential service users.

d. A flow chart which indicates organizational structure, specific roles, duties, and functions of the various professionals in the model.

e. A list of referral agencies. Include what need each referral agency will be able to address that your agency cannot.

f. Ethical guidelines for the agency.

g. A needs assessment survey instrument and your rationale for the choice.

h. Projection of five to ten years in the future; envision and explain how the needs of your agency might have changed based on trends and issues.

  1. Remember to locate the DOI for your referenced articles and to utilize peer-reviewed journal articles whenever possible.
  2. Follow APA style closely
  3. Ensure your spacing is correct.
  4. Don’t forget spell-check.
  5. You must ensure that the key elements in the paper are covered in a substantive manner. The content is comprehensive, accurate, and well-developed.  All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.  The paper meets minimum requirement for outside references.  The paper meets minimum page length requirement.  The paper demonstrates a clear understanding of the subject matter.  Arguments are organized logically and supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.  Writing and Organization Criteria 3 Points The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.  The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.  The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.   The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.  Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.  Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.  Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.  Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.  Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.  The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.  Spelling is correct.  Research Criteria 4 Points The paper includes a summary and analysis of at least three professional/scholarly articles, internet sources, and information obtained from an organization.

What do you like best about being your age?

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE?

Interview Assignment

Approx 4 – 5 pages(includes Title page & Reference page)

All papers are graded on writing, grammar & APA format (up to 10 points may be deducted)

 

Choose ONE individual from ONE of the following life stages for your interview:

  • Young Adulthood (20 to 40) – Ch 7
  • Middle Adulthood (40 to 65) – Ch 8
  • Late Adulthood (65 and older) – Ch 9 (you will receive 5 extra points if you interview someone over 80!)
    • This individual can be from your own family or a friend.
    • Remember to explain to them that this is for an assignment for class.
    • You may have to look ahead to the chapters related to the age of the individual you interview..

            During the interview, ask your selected individual the following questions:

  1. “What do you like best about being your age?”
  2. “What do you like leas t about being your age?”
  3. “What changes do you foresee in your life in the next five/ten years?” (If over 80 say “in a few years”)
  4. “What do you think are the three most important things in your life at this time?”

 

Assignment Format (50 points)

Title Page – see SAMPLE TITLE PAGE on moodle (same as Annotation Title page)

 

Introduction  (use as a heading & underline)

Include subject’s first name and age and which life stage they fall under. Write a complete physical description of this person as well as any additional background information of this person so I get to know them better. Describe your relationship with this person. Include a detailed physical description of the setting/environment of your interview.

Differentiate between ethnography and phenomenology.

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DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN ETHNOGRAPHY AND PHENOMENOLOGY.

Ethnography and phenomenology both have roots in grounded theory. What aspects of the data collection and analysis procedures might prompt psychological researchers to act as Frost (2011) suggests and discount ethnography as a research approach? Why? [300 words, 3 References, 3 in text Citations. Strong academic scholarly writing required. No water down ESL writing]

 

See Attachment for material/note as well as: Frost, N. (2011). Qualitative research methods in psychology: Combining core approaches. McGraw-Hill Companies

PSY-850 Lecture 4

Read chapters 3 and 4.

Objectives:

Differentiate between ethnography and phenomenology.

Contrast data collection and analysis methods employed in ethnography and phenomenology.

Approaches to Qualitative Research: Ethnography and Phenomenology

Introduction

Ethnographic studies are considered a special case of phenomenological study when the phenomenon observed is a specific culture (Geertz, 1973). Their use ranges from the study of remote primitive cultures by participant-observers to urban marketing studies of the nature of demand for products using focus groups.

 

Ethnography

The ethnographic approach studies the social interactions of a group to learn the mechanisms by which individuals develop understanding of their everyday life-world. This is the identification of the ways and means used to create dynamic social equilibrium in their group (Garfinkel, 1967). These ways and means enable group members to have fairly accurate expectations of others’ behavior and a basis for comprehending expected and unexpected behavior. The product of an ethnographic study is an explicit description of these ways and means.

 

With this knowledge, researchers can begin to understand how the group’s members make sense of the world in which they exist. If successful, it may be possible to determine what events (e.g., the immigration of foreigners or the gain of a new local industry) and conditions (e.g., prolonged drought or growth in incomes over a couple of decades) to which the group may adapt well and to what they may have difficulty adapting. Two key variables here are the expectation (from fully expected to unexpected) and the comprehensibility (from fully comprehensible to incomprehensible).