Homework: The Health Problem- Health Policy
Identify and select a health problem in the US Health Care sector from the list below. Prepare a summary document using the required table format shown below. Note a maximum of five students may select the same topic. You need to sign up for a topic in the Homework One Topic Selection folder. Unless the professor reaches out to you directly, your chosen topic is approved. The table should be single spaced and a maximum of two and a half pages. The topics are as follows:
o Tobacco dependency threatens the health of many Americans and it poses a preventable burden to the health care system.
o It is not unusual for patients in US hospitals to acquire preventable diseases, infections and conditions during their stay in the hospital.
o A growing pool of patients is unable to read and write in the English language. Language is a barrier to effective care delivery as well as patient compliance.
o Elderly and disabled patients with multiple medications are at risk of medication interactions and potential drug safety concerns.
o Veterans may suffer from service-related injuries. Both physical and mental health are concerns for the Veteran's Administration (VA).
o Health care providers are scarce in certain low-income and rural under-served areas in the US, including Native American territories.
o Disadvantaged patients may seek care in emergency rooms because they have nowhere else to receive services.
o Disadvantaged children often do not have health insurance and do not receive the preventive care (such as vaccines and well-baby check-ups) that can help avoid long-term health problems.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.